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June Inflation Higher Than Expected, Driven by Shelter
Spring’s brief lull in price pressure has faded. At 8:30 a.m. ET, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that headline CPI rose 0.3 percent in June and 2.7 percent year over year, up from May’s 2.4 percent pace and higher than the 2.6% consensus forecast. Core CPI—excluding food and energy—advanced 0.2 percent on the month […]
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Inflation Remains Stubbornly High in Mexico, Food Prices Surge
Mexico’s latest inflation numbers released by INEGI (Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía) on June 9th reveal continued fragility in the economy despite official reassurances. For the month of May, inflation rose 0.28% month-over-month, bringing the annual inflation rate to 4.42%. While the central bank and policymakers emphasize easing inflationary pressures, persistently high prices for […]
Jerome Powell Has a Dream: Control Inflation
A recent article in the New York Times is reassuring. It assures us that while the recent CPI print showed inflation was running hot, not to worry! When measured in terms of “core” inflation, which “gives us a better idea of the underlying trend,” inflation actually isn’t so bad. And that underlying trend requires that […]
Happy Banksgiving: What Thanksgiving Might Cost in 2025
Thanksgiving cheer is sweeping across America! That means family, feast, and financial burden as the cost of food and other essentials continue to rise for Americans already indebted, cash-strapped, and struggling to make ends meet. According to the Fed, inflation is only a mere 2.6%, down from over 3% last year. Setting aside the inherent […]