Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, leading to a decrease in the purchasing power of currency. It is typically expressed as an annual percentage. When inflation occurs, each unit of currency buys fewer goods and services, causing a decline in the currency’s value. Inflation can result from various factors, including increased demand for products and services, rising production costs, or expansionary monetary policies by central banks. Economists measure inflation through various indices, such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI). While moderate inflation is a normal part of a growing economy, excessive inflation can lead to economic instability, erode savings, and distort investment decisions. Conversely, deflation, or negative inflation, occurs when prices decrease over time and can also harm the economy.
New York (CNN) - US job market continues to thrive, leading to questions about the trajectory of inflation. In September, the economy added an impressive 254,000 jobs, surpassing economists' expectations…
En tidligere toppleder fra Corporate America advarer om at USAs økonomi ikke er på en rask vei mot bedring, da høyere inflasjon og flere masseoppsigelser truer markedene. Den tidligere CEO-en…
I sin tale kommenterte sentralbanksjef Adriana Kugler at hun er fornøyd med fremgangen i desinflasjon og forventer at den vil fortsette. Hun understreket imidlertid raskt denne optimisme med en advarsel…
Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler recently expressed her positive outlook on the ongoing reduction in inflation and the state of labor markets. Speaking at a Brookings event, Kugler hinted at…