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inflation

[in-fley-shuhn] / ɪnˈfleɪ ʃən /


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As inflation surged and drivers returned to the road after the pandemic, insurers hiked premiums to cover their costs and the risk of more expensive repairs.

From MarketWatch

Strong growth and declining but elevated inflation looks like a good recipe for stocks, said Comerica Wealth Management chief investment officer Eric Teal.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Latin American giant had objective reasons to rebound in 2025: An unyieldingly hawkish central bank wrestled inflation back below 5% annually.

From Barron's

A faster pace of growth could put upward pressure on inflation.

From MarketWatch

Financial worries have gradually taken over its list of employees’ biggest issues since inflation spiked, the job market stalled and the rise of AI threatens to disrupt how people work.

From MarketWatch