Inflation
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Interest rates: more ‘trauma’ for households
Talking Point Latest hike will cause ‘plenty of pain for borrowers’
By The Week Staff Published
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Interest rates rise to 5.25% for first time in 15 years
Speed Read Inflation is slowing but at 7.9% it remains well above the Bank of England’s 2% target
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Is there a 'richcession' and could it help the economy?
Talking Point The wealthy may temporarily not be getting richer
By Devika Rao Published
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5 tips when retiring amid market volatility
feature In a turbulent market, diversification becomes especially important
By Becca Stanek Published
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What are greedflation and wageflation?
feature Just when you thought you'd wrapped your head around inflation, two more terms enter the economic lexicon
By Becca Stanek Published
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When it comes to the economy, why does Biden get little credit?
Talking Point Inflation is cooling — but voters are still relatively unimpressed with the president's economic record
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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With inflation on the mend, what will the Fed do next?
Talking Point A better-than-expected CPI report has some wondering if the central bank should press pause on another interest rate increase
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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What’s causing China’s deflation crisis?
Today's Big Question Stalling post-pandemic recovery and weakening demand for exports could lead to growth spiral
By The Week Staff Published
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Why aren’t soaring interest rates bringing down inflation?
Today's Big Question PM pins blame for stubborn inflation on fixed-rate mortgages, but economists say the picture is more nuanced
By Arion McNicoll Published
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What's the best warehouse club membership?
feature Comparing Costco, Sam's Club, and BJ's
By Becca Stanek Published
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Top chef tells vegans to ‘f*** off’
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Has Saudi Arabia lost control of oil prices?
Today's Big Question Kingdom goes it alone to cut production, risking tension with US and reigniting cooling inflation in Europe
By The Week Staff Published
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What new president Bola Tinubu means for Nigeria
feature Many question whether 70-year-old will be able to revive ailing economy, heal divisions and provide security
By The Week Staff Published
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Greedflation: the claim that businesses are making inflation worse
feature Supermarkets accused of profiteering as food prices outpace inflation, but falling profits tell a different story
By Harriet Marsden Published
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