Inflation
The latest news, updates and opinions on Inflation from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Markets fear inflation more than war
News The world's stockmarkets have dismissed Russia's invasion of Ukraine - preferring to concentrate on the perils of inflation.
By Alex Rankine Published
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When inflation gets weird
Analysis Once inflation is embedded in an economy, it gets much harder for central banks to dislodge it
By John Stepek Published
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Inflation is incredibly inconvenient, as we’re all about to learn
Analysis Inflation doesn't just eat into your wealth, it eats into your time – and can be devastating for those on the lowest incomes. And it's not going away any time soon, says John Stepek. Here's how to invest.
By John Stepek Published
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UK inflation is now running at 8% a year – how much worse will it get?
Analysis On one measure, UK inflation has hit 8% a year – and it’s likely to get worse before it gets better. John Stepek looks for light at the end of the tunnel, and explains what it all means for your money.
By John Stepek Published
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The cost of living crisis is global – US inflation just hit another 40-year high
Analysis With US inflation running at 7.5%, it’s clear that the cost of living crisis is not confined to the UK. John Stepek looks at the likely reaction from governments and central banks, and what it means for you.
By John Stepek Published
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Companies can't ride out inflation by raising prices
Opinion Companies that think they can simply ride out inflation by putting up prices are in for a wake-up call, says Matthew Lynn.
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Inflation could soon start to hurt
Editor's letter Inflation is not going away. And with people's wages not keeping up, things are going to start to hurt, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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Inflation: now we really have something to worry about
Editor's letter We’ve been worrying about a sharp rise in inflation for years, says Merryn Somerset Webb – now, we finally have something to worry about.
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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UK inflation is at a 30-year high and it hasn’t peaked yet
Analysis UK inflation has hit 5.4% - its highest in 30 years. And it could be heading higher. John Stepek explains what it means for you and your money.
By John Stepek Published
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