The Reserve Bank’s decision to raise interest rates was aimed at taming inflation. Is there a better alternative?

The low variation of the growth of the PCE and CPI indexes during the periods when the Fed has actively managed inflation is ...

Inflation is the steady rise in the price of goods and services over time. It’s not about one item costing more, but about most things in the economy getting pricier. To keep track of inflation, the ...

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Millions of Americans braced for runaway inflation in response to President Donald Trump's aggressive import tariffs. They're still waiting.

There has been a spate of articles and commentary in recent days calling on the Australian government to reduce spending.

The economic force is often seen as a barometer for a nation’s mood and health. But have we misunderstood it all along? Donald Trump holds a big and a small box of Tic Tac to illustrate inflation ...

Inflation alarmists have filled media headlines over the last few years, making a myriad of claims, but they have misunderstood what drives inflation in a consumer-driven economy. To understand why ...

The latest Consumer Price Index was below what economists had expected and likely reflects what they called distortions caused by the government shutdown. Note: Data for October 2025 is missing ...

Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter. He's written hundreds of articles breaking down complex financial topics in plain language, emphasizing the impact that economic ...