Tag: Inflation

The number of new houses under construction came in well below expectations in June, at 893,000 rather than the expected million-plus that would have represented gradual improvement. (iStock Photo)

Janet Yellen admits she doesn’t know why this sector of the economy is doing so poorly

Joseph Lawler · July 21, 2014 12:16 pm

Where’s that inflation I was promised?

Steve Chapman · July 17, 2014 2:43 pm

Federal Reserve Board Chairwoman Janet Yellen testifies before a Senate Joint Economic Committee hearing, Wednesday, May 7th, 2014. (Examiner/Graeme Jennings)

Here’s exactly how much money the weak recovery cost you

Joseph Lawler · July 14, 2014 11:38 am

Investors anticipated that the bond-buying program would be phased out sometime near the end of the year, after months of efforts by both former Chairman Ben Bernanke and current Chairwoman Janet Yellen to manage expectations. (iStock Photo)

Fed sets an expiration date for quantitative easing

Joseph Lawler · July 9, 2014 7:18 pm

June’s jobs report removes one big concern about the recovery

Joseph Lawler · July 3, 2014 1:47 pm

Eurozone inflation stuck at low 0.5 percent

Juergen Baetz · June 30, 2014 10:44 am

There’s No Inflation; Things Just Cost More

Geoffrey Norman · June 27, 2014 7:16 pm

Fed sees healthy unemployment a year earlier than projected

Joseph Lawler · June 20, 2014 1:05 pm

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Rumors of bourbon shortage lack proof

Joseph Lawler · June 20, 2014 12:15 pm

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen speaks during a news conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington Wednesday. The Federal Reserve has sharply cut its forecast for U.S. growth this year, reflecting a shrinking economy last quarter caused mostly by harsh weather. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Janet Yellen sees no need to prick any bubbles or beat back inflation

Joseph Lawler · June 18, 2014 9:43 pm

The Consumer Price Index rose to 2.1 percent for the year ending in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. (Thinkstock)

Inflation surges in May

Joseph Lawler · June 17, 2014 1:32 pm

With inflation expected to rise and unemployment projected to fall, the taper is likely to continue despite negative economic growth. (ThinkStock)

Federal Reserve prepared to lower two big projections

Joseph Lawler · June 16, 2014 10:00 am