Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

Inflation: Key Measures to Understand

Inflation and the EconomyInflation is one of the most important and frequently discussed economic topics. Economists, ...

Budget 2026: Deflation and disinflation simplified - definition, importance, when do they occur and more

Inflation figures influence everything from tax decisions and welfare spending to interest rates and growth projections.
Reuters

Euro zone growth, inflation on benign path, keeping rate cut bets muted

Spanish inflation eases German inflation unexpectedly jumps French, Italian data unchanged German labour market bottoming out Consumer expectations little changed FRANKFURT, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Euro ...
Nasdaq

How Inflation Actually Affects Your Money

Inflation is a word you hear all the time. However, many people don’t fully understand how it works or how it impacts their daily lives. While some effects of inflation, such as the ever-increasing ...
The New York Times

U.S. Inflation Slowed to 2.7% in November as Shutdown Distorts Data

Data collection issues skewed the latest Consumer Price Index report, economists warned, clouding the picture for the Federal Reserve as it also grapples with a cooling labor market. By Colby Smith ...
Seeking Alpha

What FOMC's Projections Tell Us About Rate Cuts, Inflation, And Unemployment

The Federal Reserve is signaling only one rate cut for 2026, but a new Chair may drive more cuts, especially post-Powell. FOMC projections show tolerance for PCE inflation above 2% through 2027, ...