Saturday, May 17, 2008

inflation

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Inflation Nation

Consumers are beginning to expect prices to rise—exactly what the Fed does not want to hear. more >>

Business Buzz: GE to Shed Unit and Other Business News

The top business news from this morning. more >>

Investor Outlook Brightens, if Only Slightly

Merrill Lynch: Recession worries fade, inflation looms more >>

Business Buzz: Inflation Edges Up, and Other Business News

The top business news from this morning. more >>

Business Buzz: Sprint Nextel Struggles, Chinese Inflation Surges

The top business news from this morning. more >>

Inflated Consumer Spending

Higher prices are the main factor in increased March spending. more >>

5 Reasons Why the Fed Is Done—or Should Be

Higher inflation, a weak dollar, and firmer economic growth give Bernanke reason for a vacation. more >>

Consumer Prices Move Up

Industrial output also increases. more >>

Inflation Nation

The Fed's moves may strengthen financial system, but what will be the long-term economic impact? more >>

Fed Ignores Dollar, Slashes Rates Again

A cut of three-quarters of a percentage point in the federal funds rate to 2.25% creates a fascinating financial drama. more >>

Inflation Takes a Month Off

The consumer price index shows steady prices in February. more >>

The Next Great Bubble?

One analyst says it's good old-fashioned T-notes. more >>

Inflation May Be Worse Than Many Think

Expectations of higher prices are soaring. more >>

PCs and Inflation

Innovation makes a mockery of economic forecasts. more >>

The Inflation-Worriers Gain a Convert

Kudlow now says the Fed should take a pause on further rate cuts. more >>

Stagflation Nation?

We should be concentrating on improving productivity. more >>

A Bit of Stagflation

The Fed sees slower growth and more inflation. more >>

Lie Back and Think of...

Cracks in British stocks are showing. more >>

Stagflation Lurks, a '70s-Style Threat

Core inflation has fallen from above 12 percent in 1980 to a bit above 2 percent today. more >>

Keep Cool About Inflation

The recent spike may be a blip rather than a trend. more >>

Inflation Numbers Give Ammo to Gold Watchers

The rising price of the yellow metal is seen as a sign of future higher prices to some. more >>

Kudlow: Why This Ain’t the 1970s

Higher oil prices are a sign of a global economic boom, not inflation. more >>

America's Amazing Long Boom Turns 25

The U.S. economy continues to surprise skeptics. more >>

Will the Bull Market Keep Stampeding?

U.S. stocks, great since the '80s, still have plenty of upside. more >>

What's Been the Secret of America's Economic Success?

Republicans and Democrats both agree that competition and markets have been critical. more >>

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