inflation
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While higher inflation and borrowing costs have added stress on less-affluent Americans, many economists believe high earners will continue powering the U.S. ahead.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
These increases are alongside other household pressures for families, as inflation also pushes things such as mortgages, rent and food prices.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
They argue consumers are just running in place; higher inflation means their standard of living isn’t getting any better.
From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026
Higher energy costs have pushed the rate of inflation to a three-year high of 3.8% — and it could go higher still.
From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026
Through knowledge, political will, and perhaps some luck, we seem to have tamed inflation and the budget deficit.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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