Inflation
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With economic uncertainty, 2025 looks to be a no-buy yearIn the spotlight Consumers are cutting back on splurges to combat overconsumption
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Why is the threat of stagflation rising?Talking Points Inflation is sticky. Trump's tariffs won't help.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Trump lays out plans for broad 'reciprocal' tariffsSpeed Read Tariffs imposed on countries that are deemed to be treating the US unfairly could ignite a global trade war and worsen American inflation
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Will inflation surge again?Talking Points The Federal Reserve is cautious about Trump's policies
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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3 tips to lower your household billsThe Explainer Prices on everything from eggs to auto insurance to rent have increased — but there are ways to make your bills more manageable
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Fed cuts rates, chair says he won't quit if Trump asksSpeed Read Jerome Powell was noncommittal on future rate cuts that were expected before Trump won the election
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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US economy still strong in final preelection reportSpeed Read It grew at a solid 2.8% annual rate from July through September
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Fed cuts rates half a point, hinting victory on inflationSpeed Read This is the Fed's first cut in two years
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Where will inflation go next?The Explainer Believe it or not, inflation is easing up
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How will Kamala Harris' ban on grocery price gouging work?Talking Points And can it bring down prices?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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US inflation drops below 3%, teeing up rate cutsSpeed Read This solidifies expectations that the Federal Reserve will finally cut interest rates in September
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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'The weaponization of AI is just beginning'Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Would Trump's tariff proposals lift the US economy or break it?Talking Points Economists say fees would raise prices for American families
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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US inflation cools further in welcome sign for economySpeed Read Prices fell in June for the first time in four years
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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