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InflationUS Inflation Moderates in August, Core CPI Up Just 0.1 Percent

One-time declines held down inflation in August, but will likely get back to around a 2.5 percent rate in the core. When supply constraints relax, lower car prices will dampen inflation.

Dean Baker / September 14, 2021

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Economic Crisis and RecoveryInflationUS PREVIEW: What to Look for in the August Consumer Price Index

The core index is likely to show the same 0.3 percent rise as in July, with the overall CPI likely pushed somewhat higher by rising food prices.

Dean Baker / September 13, 2021

Op-Ed/Commentary

Economic Crisis and RecoveryInequalityInflation Jerome Powell, the Fed and Regulation

Having argued the case for the importance of regulating finance, let me say that I still see it as very much a secondary consideration in the selection of the Fed chair.

Dean Baker / August 25, 2021

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Economic Crisis and RecoveryInflationUS Overall CPI Up 0.5 Percent in July; Higher Car Prices Still Driving Inflation

Most of the inflation is either bounce back or temporary disruptions, mostly with cars.

Dean Baker / August 11, 2021