inflation

Forget Inflation, Deflation Is a Bigger Danger

By Mortimer Zuckerman - Opinion - November 2, 2009

The next big economic worry could be the opposite of the expected. more >>

Obama's Way Out of the Recession Could Lead to Inflation

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - June 16, 2009

Obama should hold off on spending the stimulus money. Otherwise, he'll look more and more like Carter. more >>

5 Retirement Risks and How to Handle Them

By Emily Brandon - Money - May 11, 2009

Dwindling 401(k) balances are only the beginning. more >>

5 Tips For Investing in TIPS: Treasury Inflation Protected Securities

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - April 24, 2009

Uncle Sam provides the closest thing to bullet-proof protection. more >>

A Trillion Dollar Barack Obama Stimulus Package Could Spur Inflation

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - January 2, 2009

Up, up and away. more >>

Deflation Might Just Be a Good Thing

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - December 18, 2008

Why deflation might help to curb the economic recession more >>

5 Reasons Why Deflation Is Good for Retirees

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - November 28, 2008

Fixed incomes go further as prices and interest rates decline. more >>

President Bush Extends Jobless Benefits as Falling Prices Fuel Deflation Fears

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - November 21, 2008

Rising unemployment and signs of deflation make an economic stimulus plan more urgent. more >>

Jobless Claims Hit 16-Year High Amid New Fears of Deflation

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - November 20, 2008

Other data show that the construction of new homes has fallen to a record low. more >>

Deflation: 7 Facts to Shrink Your Fear

By Liz Wolgemuth - The Inside Job - November 3, 2008

When the ghosts and goblins have got you down, take a look at some good news. more >>

Inflation Outpaces Most Tuition Hikes

By Kim Clark - Education - October 29, 2008

The annual College Board report shows good news for this school year, but next year could be rough. more >>

No Rate Cut by a Confident Fed

By Kirk Shinkle - Money - September 16, 2008

Too confident, perhaps. more >>

How Small Businesses Can Deal With Inflation

By Matthew Bandyk - Risky Business - August 21, 2008

Rising prices are taking a toll on small-business optimism and profits. more >>

Why Inflation Is Headed Lower

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - August 18, 2008

Where we do some fancy advanced math and come up with some kinda-sorta good news more >>

Recession Vs. Inflation: Must There Be a Winner?

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - August 15, 2008

There is plenty of reason to worry about both. more >>

July CPI Report: What You Need to Know

By Kirk Shinkle - Money - August 14, 2008

The inflation index rose to a 17-year high last month. more >>

Smart Ways to Inflationproof Your Retirement Portfolio

By Kerry Hannon - Money - August 8, 2008

Prudent hedges keep rising prices from gnawing at your nest egg. more >>

Bernanke and the Batman Conundrum

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - August 5, 2008

The Federal Reserve has to deal with both inflation and economic growth concerns. Right now, it's more worried about the latter. more >>

Was that 2Q GDP Number Phony?

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - August 4, 2008

A low inflation estimate has caused many economists to wonder just that. more >>

Inflationary Economy Makes Small Firms Look for New Accounting Methods

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - July 25, 2008

LIFO can save some businesses money, but it's politically controversial. more >>

News Buzz: Inflation Jumps, Same-Sex Couples Marry, and More

Nation & World - June 17, 2008

Fuel and food prices spur inflation; a California gay-marriage rush; and a Taliban push in Afghanistan. more >>

Biz Buzz: Dell Profits, Starbucks Heads South, Spending Slows, and Other Business News

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - May 30, 2008

Today's business headlines. more >>

The Madness of Bill Gross

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - May 28, 2008

The famous bond manager thinks investors have been fooled by inflation for four decades. more >>

5 Retirement Risks and How to Manage Them

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - May 20, 2008

Professionals offer advice for dealing with inflation and other risks. more >>

Biz Buzz: Wholesale Inflation Slows, Home Depot Sags, and Other Business News

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - May 20, 2008

Producer prices slow in April despite higher-than-expected core prices. more >>