Reading up on inflation
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- Inflation Accelerates to Fastest Pace in 3 Years as Energy Prices Bite
Consumer inflation hit a three-year high as rising energy costs drove price increases, while businesses resisted passing costs to consumers with stagnant wages.
- One Million New-Car Buyers Are Gone and They’re Not Coming Back Soon - WSJ
The U.S. new-car market has lost about one million buyers since 2020, as automakers plan for stagnant or shrinking sales due to high prices and inflation.
- 61% of Americans Said They Had to Cut Back on Groceries
A survey finds 61% of Americans cut back on groceries, and over 75% (including 55% of Republicans) blame Trump's policies for rising costs.
- US 30-Year Yield Hits Highest Since 2007 as Selloff Deepens
The US 30-year Treasury yield surged to 5.20%, its highest since 2007, driven by inflation fears from the Iran war and mounting deficits.
- Global Economy Is Facing the Prospect of Another Profound Shock - The New York Times
The article argues that a prolonged Middle East conflict risks a surge in energy costs and renewed global inflation, creating a profound economic shock.
- From A.I. to Tariffs, 14 Charts That Explain 2025 - The New York Times
Fourteen charts illustrate how President Trump's trade policy, AI advances, inflation, and rising stock prices shaped the U.S. economy in 2025.