/tags/inflation Inflation en-US Copyright Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2024-09-11/why-are-groceries-so-expensive We’ll talk about why groceries have become so expensive and what it means for the economy on this hour of All Sides. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2024-09-11/why-are-groceries-so-expensive /show/all-sides/2024-07-16/inflation-101 When the topic turns to the economy inflation seems to be at the forefront. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:45:46 GMT /show/all-sides/2024-07-16/inflation-101 /show/all-sides/2024-03-21/inflation-101 When the topic turns to the economy inflation seems to be at the forefront. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:16:06 GMT /show/all-sides/2024-03-21/inflation-101 /2023-09-25/federal-funds-to-make-ohios-grid-more-resilient-to-extreme-weather Climate change increases the frequency and intensity of extreme weather. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:03:49 GMT /2023-09-25/federal-funds-to-make-ohios-grid-more-resilient-to-extreme-weather Chris Welter /2023-07-20/inflation-may-be-cooling-but-the-housing-market-is-still-too-hot-for-many-buyers The median home price has risen to $413,800 – the second-highest price ever — thanks to a shortage of homes on the market and high mortgage rates. Experts say renting may be a better option. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:47:20 GMT /2023-07-20/inflation-may-be-cooling-but-the-housing-market-is-still-too-hot-for-many-buyers Erin Kenney /npr-news/npr-news/2023-07-12/why-inflation-is-losing-its-punch-and-why-things-could-get-even-better Annual inflation fell to 3% in June, the lowest since March 2021. That probably won't stop the Federal Reserve from raising rates again, but this month's expected hike could be the last. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:38:13 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2023-07-12/why-inflation-is-losing-its-punch-and-why-things-could-get-even-better Scott Horsley /2023-02-03/npr-news/2023-02-03/u-s-employers-added-517-000-jobs-last-month-its-a-surprisingly-strong-number U.S. employers added 517,000 jobs in January, as the unemployment rate fell to 3.4% . The job market remains tight, despite signs of a slowing economy. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:40:58 GMT /2023-02-03/npr-news/2023-02-03/u-s-employers-added-517-000-jobs-last-month-its-a-surprisingly-strong-number Scott Horsley /2023-01-12/npr-news/2023-01-12/inflation-is-easing-even-if-it-may-not-feel-that-way Annual inflation continued to ease, cooling to 6.5% in December, but prices are still climbing at a rapid rate, meaning people have to work longer and harder to keep the same standard of living. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:01:18 GMT /2023-01-12/npr-news/2023-01-12/inflation-is-easing-even-if-it-may-not-feel-that-way Scott Horsley /2022-12-13/npr-news/2022-12-13/inflation-dips-in-november-as-gasoline-savings-eclipse-grocery-price-increases A new government report shows inflation cooled a bit in November. But prices are still climbing and the Federal Reserve is preparing to raise interest rates again. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 10:01:05 GMT /2022-12-13/npr-news/2022-12-13/inflation-dips-in-november-as-gasoline-savings-eclipse-grocery-price-increases Scott Horsley /npr-news/npr-news/2022-11-02/the-fed-orders-another-jumbo-interest-rate-hike-many-are-wondering-whats-next The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by another 0.75 percentage points Wednesday, as part of its ongoing effort to fight inflation. The big question is, what happens next. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:01:11 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2022-11-02/the-fed-orders-another-jumbo-interest-rate-hike-many-are-wondering-whats-next Scott Horsley