inflation

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That lessens the likelihood the central bank will cut interest rates and, coupled with the recent jobs report, raises the prospect of “stagflation” — weak growth and higher inflation.

From Los Angeles Times

The agency has seen a decrease in funding since 2011, with inflation chipping away at a largely stagnant budget.

From Salon

The European Central Bank is in a more difficult position and could be forced to raise interest rates in order to tame inflation even if growth is weak.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, investors will weigh U.S. personal-consumption expenditures data—the Federal Reserve’s favored inflation print—for further insight into the country’s economic health.

From The Wall Street Journal

The issues might become more acute if economic growth stumbles or inflation forces interest rates higher.

From The Wall Street Journal