Discover how the sacrifice ratio measures the cost of changing inflation on economic production and output, including its role in fiscal policy decisions.

Economists forecast the CPI to rise 0.2% in May after rising by the same amount in April. The goods data will be closely watched for early signs of tariff-driven inflation, with larger impacts ...

A range of tariffs on U.S. imports has been enacted or considered recently. Trade tariffs can potentially affect price inflation for consumption and investment goods. Estimates suggest that the impact ...

Discover how easy money policy lowers interest rates, boosts lending, and stimulates economic growth. Learn the tools used and the effects on your financial decisions.

Ever feel like your paycheck just doesn’t stretch quite as far as it used to? You’re not imagining it: Prices have been creeping up, and inflation isn’t done with us yet. According to The Guardian, 75 ...

Inflation remains one of the most pressing economic concerns for Americans because it affects the cost of living, including everything from gas to groceries. With the annual inflation rate in the U.S.

This post offers a framework for thinking about the effect of tariffs on major asset class returns by estimating asset classes’ response to supply shocks. This blog uses a Phillips curve approach to ...

Changes in overall economic conditions may affect real household income levels and also how income is distributed across households. Analysis using annual data from 1967 to 2023 shows that the adverse ...

Inflation sits at the center of modern economic cycles. When inflation is high, central banks raise interest rates, reduce liquidity and push investors toward safer assets. When inflation falls, ...