Inflation
The latest news, updates and opinions on Inflation from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Central banks change their tune on inflation
News With prices rising at 7.9% in the US and 6.2% in the UK, and global commodity prices surging, central banks around the world are being forced into inflation-fighting mode.
By Alex Rankine Published
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How to manage your money as inflation just keeps rising
Analysis Uk inflation is at a 30-year high – and it won't be falling any time soon. So what can you do? John Stepek explains how to manage your money to combat rising prices.
By John Stepek Published
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The world is bracing itself for a stagflationary shock
News The world is heading for a period of stagflation – falling growth and rising prices - a particularly miserable type of recession.
By Alex Rankine Published
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Inflation is going to stay even higher for even longer
Analysis Commodity prices – everything from energy to food – are going through the roof. And that’s not likely to end any time soon, says John Stepek. Here's what that means for how you invest.
By John Stepek Published
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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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