Inflation
The latest news, updates and opinions on Inflation from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Inflation isn’t transitory – but what does that mean for markets?
Analysis With US inflation at its highest for 13 years and prices rising fast around the world, markets have come to realise that this is no longer “transitory”. John Stepek looks at what that means for your money.
By John Stepek Published
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The Bank of England is keen to raise interest rates – what does that mean for you?
Analysis The Bank of England is considering raising interest rates again following a decade of interest rate cuts. John Stepek explains what this means for you and your money.
By John Stepek Published
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With the right political will, inflation can be defeated
Editor's letter Governments and central banks can easily control inflation, says Merryn Somerset Webb – they just need the will.
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What really causes inflation? Here’s what prices since 1970 tell us
Opinion As UK inflation hits 3.2%, Dominic Frisby compares the cost of living 50 years ago with that of today, and explains how debt drives prices higher.
By Dominic Frisby Published
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Should we fear stagflation?
Analysis Stagflation – a toxic mixture of weak growth plus inflation – is rearing its ugly head again. Can we avoid it?
By John Stepek Published
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Is inflation here to stay?
Analysis A new paper suggests that unless workers gain more bargaining power, inflation won’t be sustained.
By John Stepek Published
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A transitory respite from inflation
News UK consumer prices rose by 2% year-on-year in July – less than expected. And in the US, month-on-month inflation fell to 0.5%, down from 0.9% in June. But this respite could be short-lived.
By Alex Rankine Published
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UK inflation falls to 2%. A temporary dip or a longer-term trend?
News Prices across the UK rose by 2% in the year to July. Saloni Sardana looks at what's behind the rise, and asks if it's just s short term dip.
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Wages are soaring and job vacancies are at record levels – is inflation next?
Analysis Wages in the UK are rising fast as the economy rebounds from the Covid recession. Will that drive inflation? John Stepek looks at what’s driving wages higher, and how long it might last.
By John Stepek Published
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