Reading up on inflation
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- Groceries Are Expensive. Here’s How 5 Shoppers Are Adjusting.
Five shoppers across the U.S. are cutting back on groceries by switching to store brands, buying in bulk, meal planning, and reducing meat consumption due to sustained food inflation.
- 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.