Inflation

Hidden fees, rising insurance costs, and differences between measured and perceived inflation may help explain why many Americans view the economy more negatively than standard economic indicators suggest.

New inflation data point to mounting economic pressures linked to Trump administration policies, while the European experience raises fresh questions about the need for Section 230 immunity for major social media platforms.

Rising energy prices will likely push inflation higher in May, and food and vehicle prices are likely to continue to increase as well.

Kevin Warsh may face a humiliating first Fed meeting if he pushes Trump’s rate cuts against the rest of the committee.

Rising gas prices, accelerating rents, and higher medical and transportation costs are expected to keep inflation elevated in April.

Jerome Powell’s time as Fed chair is defined by a strong commitment to full employment, delivering low unemployment and rising wages while guiding inflation down with minimal economic damage.

Recent inflation reflects temporary shocks and rising profits, not a lasting structural shift in the economy.

New data show that growth is slowing sharply and inflation is picking up, a phenomenon that was once called “stagflation.”

Rising import prices, higher wholesale inflation, and policy-driven cost increases point to mounting inflation pressures that contradict earlier promises to bring prices down.

Trump’s attempt to blame Biden for inflation nearly a year into his term undercuts his own record and exposes the lagged effects of Trump-era policies.