Inflation

By Although the Anchorage area, like the rest of the U.S., saw high inflation levels in 2022, prices have been more stable over the past 12 months, with the area experiencing the lowest price increases in the country. The cost of shelter was up by 2.6% in February, but grocery prices saw a minor decline…

By A 32-hour week?Bernie Sanders proposed legislation last week advocating for a 32-hour workweek, with workers earning equivalent to a 40-hour week. It’s crucial for our representatives to consider the ramifications of such proposals on production and service costs.Implementing a 32-hour workweek would increase labor costs, ultimately borne by consumers. Many Americans already struggle due…

By WASHINGTON, March 21 (Reuters) – U.S. business activity held steady in March, but prices increased across the board, suggesting that inflation could remain elevated after picking up at the start of the year.S&P Global said on Thursday that its flash U.S. Composite PMI Output Index, which tracks the manufacturing and services sectors, dipped to…

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By Inflation was the main concern of markets this week. On Tuesday (March 12th) Consumer Prices (CPI) came in slightly hot, but within market expectations. As a result, the financial markets took the report in stride and equities rallied. The problem was Thursday’s Producer Price Index (PPI), an index that is a leading indicator of…

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By Susan Walsh/APTrump’s trade policies would be “recessionary” and could make inflation worse, according to Kenneth Rogoff.The Harvard economist pointed to Trump’s proposed tariffs on imports, including a 60% tariff on Chinese goods.That could be very “dislocating” to the economy, he said in an interview with Bloomberg TV.Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on imports would have…

By With inflation rising again, the returns on CDs will likely remain high. Getty Images Those hoping for a further reduction in inflation were disappointed this week after the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed inflation rising by 3.2% in February. That’s up from the 3.1% rate in January and still more…

By Consumer prices climbed again last month, as inflation remains a persistent thorn in the side of the Federal Reserve and for President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign, both of which are counting on a steady easing of price pressures this year.Prices rose 0.4% from January to February, a pickup from the previous month’s figure of…