Wednesday, December 3, 2008

inflation

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Inflation Outpaces Most Tuition Hikes

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

Too confident, perhaps. more >>

How Small Businesses Can Deal With Inflation

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

Why Inflation Is Headed Lower

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?

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

July CPI Report: What You Need to Know

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

Smart Ways to Inflationproof Your Retirement Portfolio

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

Bernanke and the Batman Conundrum

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?

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

Inflationary Economy Makes Small Firms Look for New Accounting Methods

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

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

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

Today's business headlines. more >>

The Madness of Bill Gross

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

5 Retirement Risks and How to Manage Them

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

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

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

Ron Paul's Libertarian Lesson for John McCain

A focus on the "inflation tax" could be a big winner in the fall. more >>

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 >>

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