What is the Consumer Price Index and why is it important?
May 17, 2022 · Based on CPI data across its member countries, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recorded a 10.2% jump in consumer prices in July …
How inflation is scaling cost of living crisis in the US | World ...
May 25, 2022 · The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the change in prices that consumers pay for goods and services, explains the Bureau. It reflects spending patterns for each of two …
What is inflation and how does it affect consumers?
Nov 2, 2022 · Inflation is the term used to describe the rate at which prices increase. It’s in the headlines because it has been rising at the fastest pace for several years across many countries.
What is the neutral interest rate and why is it in focus?
Mar 5, 2024 · Central bankers worldwide are navigating persistent headwinds and volatility, while also searching for the elusive neutral or natural rate of interest.
See how US inflation rates have changed since 2020
May 31, 2023 · The purchasing power is the extent to which a person has available funds to make purchases. According to the data published by the International Monetary Fund, the U.S. …
Inflation: Why is it rising across the world and will it stay that way ...
May 12, 2022 · April saw a CPI (consumer price index) increase of 8.3%, while US inflation has stayed at a 40-year high. Driven by food and energy costs in the wake of the COVID-19 …
Discover this week's must-read trade stories | World Economic …
Nov 13, 2024 · Monthly change in US CPI inflation from Jan-Sept 2024 with a forecast for Oct 2024. Image: Reuters/LSEG Here, the news agency outlines the possible future impacts of a …
Japan has the lowest inflation of all major economies. Here's why ...
Sep 30, 2022 · Inflation in Japan is the lowest among major economies, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 2.8% in August, compared to 8.3% in the US and 9.1% in the EU. Even so, …
'Skill inflation': What is it and how to avoid its pitfalls | World ...
Aug 4, 2023 · CPI = consumer price index of obtaining education, skills, and tenure in the current/previous period The most common index and indicator of inflation is the Consumer …
Chief Economists Outlook: September 2024 | World Economic Forum
The September 2024 Chief Economists Outlook explores key trends in the global economy, including the latest outlook for growth, inflation, monetary and fiscal policy, the implications of …