Where Inflation is Improving the Most
With chip shortages severely depressing new-car production, consumers with plenty of cash shopped used instead. So prices skyrocketed.
With chip shortages severely depressing new-car production, consumers with plenty of cash shopped used instead. So prices skyrocketed.
Officials signaled encouragement from new reading on inflation showing signs inflation moderating, but now not time to start easing up on rate hikes.
There was a frenzy in our Slack channel at Brunch & Budget when the I Bonds rate was announced in May.
Finally, a Proper Inflation Hedge! Professional investors immediately took U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities seriously.
I bonds have been popular lately and for good reason. The interest payments that you receive from an I bond adjust for inflation.
Investment in the asset class is up 7.4% this year, an index shows, but few DC plan sponsors are offering it to participants, say industry experts.
The global economy is at risk of crippling hyperinflation and “extraordinary” conditions.