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Economic Crisis and RecoveryInflation PREVIEW: What to Look for in the December Consumer Price Index

Rental inflation has also been accelerating. This has a huge weight in the CPI, so it’s a big deal. It will be interesting to see if this pattern continues.

Dean Baker / January 11, 2022

Prices Byte

Economic Crisis and RecoveryInflationUS Reopening Issues Are Still a Big Factor Driving Inflation In November

Overall, reopening issues are still a big factor in inflation. Energy prices in the CPI are lagging world prices, and are almost certain to be sharply negative (lowering inflation) in December.

Dean Baker / December 10, 2021

Prices Byte

InflationUS PREVIEW: What to Look for in the November Consumer Price Index

The argument that the rise in the inflation rate we have seen this year will be transitory depends largely on the belief that the price increases in cars and many other durable goods will be reversed in the months ahead.

Dean Baker / December 07, 2021

Op-Ed/Commentary

Economic Crisis and RecoveryEconomic PolicyInflation The Media’s War Against Biden Over Inflation

Inflation is a problem, but we need to look at the issue with clear eyes. There are good reasons for believing that many of the price increases we have seen in recent months are temporary and will be reversed.

Dean Baker / November 24, 2021