Inflation
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What lower inflation means for your finances
The Explainer The inflation rate has hit its lowest level for two years, but it's not all good news
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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When will consumers feel the impact of falling inflation?
feature Prices for foods and other goods and services remain high despite drop in the top-line inflation rate
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Last updated
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How to ask for a pay rise to combat inflation
feature Wage growth has overtaken inflation so the chances of getting more money may soon start to recede
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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Cost-of-living crisis: is the UK over the worst of it?
Today's Big Question Inflation data showing sharp falls in price rises will bring ‘sighs of relief in government’, but food prices may not ever come back down
By Arion McNicoll Last updated
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Inflation vs. deflation: which is worse for national economies?
Today's Big Question Lower prices may be good news for households but prolonged deflation is ‘terrible for the economy’
By The Week Staff Published
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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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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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