The threat of deflation trumps the threat of inflation now. Read More

If you dig into the components of the CPI you’ll likely be left wondering what most of the components actually have to do with daily life Read More

Heath care expenses rose by 5.6 percent annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2013 and an eye-popping 9.1 percent annual rate in the first quarter of this year, even as the overall economy actually contracted by 1 percent. Read More

Some asset managers have started betting that companies are about to ramp up capital spending, a path that leads ultimately to inflation. Read More

The strong demographic argument for why inflation is running at relatively low rates today, may be turned on its head tomorrow. Read More

According to the latest monthly report issued by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, global inflation has been relatively tame, with consumer prices rising just 1.4 percent in its 34 member countries through February. That’s a slight moderation from January’s reading of 1.7 percent and essentially mirrors the situation… Read More

Here’s why the latest employment statistics point to accelerating inflation. Read More

Rising inflation in various emerging markets could impact consumer prices in the US and other developed markets. Read More

The failed attempt to limit cost-of-living increases for retirees would have cost the too much for too many Americans. Read More