Another inflation wave may be coming as big government spending and high energy costs push prices up, former White House economist says

By Inflation could rebound, thanks to high energy prices and hot economic growth. Inflation accelerated just 3.2% year-per-year, according to the July CPI report. But prices are likely hovering around the 5% range when considering those factors, one economist says. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized…

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Food Prices Outpace General Inflation: Here’s What You Need To Know

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Auditor slams California unemployment agency, calls it ‘high-risk’ due to pandemic-era fraud

EDD’s current corrective action remains insufficient and is a contributing element to our designation of the agency as high‑risk,” the report said. The embattled California agency that provides employment services and unemployment insurance has been designated as a “high-risk” agency in a new report from the state auditor’s office.The Employment Development Department’s mishandling of the…

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