BANGKOK (AP) — Shares fell Friday in most Asian markets after China reported a stronger than expected rise in prices that could prompt authorities to act to cool inflation. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index rebounded after falling the day before. Shares declined in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney and Seoul. On …
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How long is the long term in the bond market? Would you believe 57 years? That’s how long you must be prepared to own U.S. government bonds if you want to be assured of not losing to inflation. This depressing statistic comes from the just-released 2021 edition of Credit Suisse’s …
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The U.S. added a robust 379,000 jobs in February and the economy is primed to take off, but improved growth prospects might come with a cost in the short run. In a word, inflation. Make no mistake, inflation is still very low right now and it has been for the …
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Inflation could quickly rise once more Americans are vaccinated and the U.S. central bank should monitor price signals closely, Kansas City Fed President Esther George said Thursday. “It is worth recognizing that overall inflation could firm up quickly post-vaccination as demand for hard-hit sectors recovers,” George said, in a speech …
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The Federal Reserve is shaking things up — which is both good and bad news for consumers. The Fed made some of the biggest changes to its policy in years following an extended review. The central bank has revised its approach to inflation and the labor market in a move …
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