Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
News outlets continue to amplify those who say the economy struggled during the Biden administration — even when they have no data to support their claims.
Article • Data Bytes
Analyze the February CPI 2025 data and its effects on the overall inflation landscape, especially in food and energy sectors.
Article • Data Bytes
Get insights into the January 2025 CPI: Find out how gas prices and food inflation are affecting the overall index.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Analyzing Harris’ defeat in the US elections: insights on the impact of informed voters and the challenges of less informed ones.
Article • Data Bytes
December CPI Preview: While inflation is mostly under control issues such as rising auto insurance premiums and potential tariff impacts may pose future risks.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Uncover the truth about CBS’s reporting on the economy and inflation. Find out why their take on the October Consumer Price Index report may be misleading.
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Discover what’s in store in this October CPI Preview. Learn about the trends in food, energy, and overall inflation.
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Preview the September CPI and how it affects overall inflation. Find out how energy and food prices contribute to the CPI index.
Press Release
Today’s move to lower interest rates is a belated recognition that the battle against inflation has been won. Contrary to the predictions of almost all economists, including those at the Fed, this victory was won without a major uptick in unemployment.
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August CPI preview: Gas prices drop, food inflation stays low, and core index is expected to hold steady at 0.2 percent.
