Mainstream economists define “inflation” as general increases in consumer and producer prices. Yet, such a definition misses ...

Inflation targeting is a method used by central banks to maintain stable prices by aiming for a specific inflation rate, typically between 2% and 3% annually in many developed nations. The key concept ...

The real economic growth rate removes inflation in its measurement of economic growth, unlike the nominal GDP growth rate. Real GDP can be calculated by adjusting nominal GDP by inflation.

Despite already elevated inflation rates, Prestige Economics cautioned that the December CPI report would likely show an acceleration in year-on-year total CPI consumer inflation rate, which is ...

The Fed raises interest rates or keeps them higher for longer to lower inflation by discouraging borrowing and economic activity. It cuts rates to juice a flagging economy or bring rates back to ...