Recent data releases show that inflation remains well contained. In fact, by one key measure, inflation is at a historical low, causing increasing concern about deflation. From the March Consumer Price Index press release we see that first quarter overall price levels have grown about 2.3 percent from 2009 quarter 1. This measure includes . . . → Read More: Prices
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Prices The January Producer Price Index (PPI) data released yesterday February 18, appeared to show that price pressures were building up again with finished goods prices rising 4.6 percent over 12 months ago, and rising 1.4 percent over the prior month. The January Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, released today, showed that the all-items . . . → Read More: Prices and FED Policy |
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