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Economic Crisis and RecoveryInflationUS Preview: What to Look for In the May Consumer Price Index

With wage growth slowing and supply chain problems easing, we are not seeing the wage-price spiral of the 1970s. But the war-related price increases for food and energy will still be bad news for the overall inflation picture and US consumers.

Dean Baker / 06/07/2022 10:15am

Op-Ed/Commentary

Economic Crisis and RecoveryInflation Two Quick Notes: Inflation and the Stock Market Plunge

Rather than seeing a story of spiraling inflation, actors in financial markets seem to be expecting that the inflation rate will quickly fall back to more moderate levels. That is worth noting.

Dean Baker / 05/23/2022 12:00am

Op-Ed/Commentary

Economic Crisis and RecoveryInflation CNN Hypes Inflation, Just Like It Hyped Ebola Before the 2014 Midterm Elections

CNN's history with Ebola should be kept in mind in considering its endless hyping of inflation.

Dean Baker / 04/03/2022 12:00am

Prices Byte

Economic Crisis and RecoveryGrowthInflationUS PREVIEW: What to Look for in the February Consumer Price Index

In February, there is reason to expect some moderation in the pattern of high monthly inflation rates.

Dean Baker / 03/08/2022 12:00am