Inflation
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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, The Week UK Published
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Sticky inflation and sluggish growth: why does UK economy continue to struggle?
Today's Big Question Food prices, Brexit and the Bank of England have been blamed for poor economic performance
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Is it time for Britons to accept they are poorer?
Today's Big Question Remark from Bank of England’s Huw Pill condemned as ‘tin-eared’
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Will cost-of-living squeeze see an 'awful April'?
Talking Point Household bills up. Inflation up. But the overall economic picture may not be so gloomy after all
By The Week Staff Published
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U.S. housing prices fall for 1st time since 2012, but monthly sales rise after 12-month slide
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By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Do bank failures mean the Fed should slow its interest rate hikes?
Today's Big Question Choosing between reining in inflation and financial stability
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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'De-influencers' are telling TikTok users what not to buy
Speed Read Burdened by inflation, followers are eager for honest recommendations
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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IRS flummoxed by state rebate rules
feature And more of the week's best financial insight
By The Week Staff Published
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