Tag Archives: CPI. inflation

Full Speed Ahead Growth–Part II

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly The September Consumer Price Index (CPI) continued to decline, further evidence that the inflation battle has been won. All eyes are now on whether strong economic growth can continue with the labor market beginning to falter, which … Continue reading →

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Why No Inflation??

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs Econoday There is almost no inflation, and the markets love it, as both stocks and bonds are rallying on news. The Consumer Price Index rose just 1.5 percent in February, and its core without more volatile food and … Continue reading →

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Does Lower Inflation Mean a Goldilocks Economy?

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly Graph: Calculated Risk Consumers are being helped by consumer prices that are barely rising. The Consumer Price Index is up just 2.7 percent, and core CPI without food and energy prices up 2.2 percent in 12 months. … Continue reading →

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