inflation

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The agreement has already led to a marked decline in crude oil prices that could diminish worries over central banks’ rate increases to tame hotter inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Despite receiving pay rises worth 33% over the past four years, the BMA argues that doctors are still being paid a fifth less than they were in 2008 once inflation is taken into account.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The Federal Reserve often focuses on core inflation, which strips out food and energy because they are volatile.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“The market is trying to balance that really strong fundamental result with the big inflation and oil price risk on the other hand,” Ellerbroek said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Several articles popped up about severe inflation and how people were struggling to afford basic necessities like food.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda