inflation
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The Japanese economy accelerated during the first quarter, backing the case for another interest-rate increase as the Middle East conflict raises inflation risks.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The UN also raised its estimate for global inflation this year, to 3.9% from 3.1% in January.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Materials inflation that is tough to offset isn’t a positive for any company.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Consumer inflation accelerated to 3.8% in April, the highest reading in three years, while core prices, excluding food and energy prices, rose at a 2.8% rate.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
College graduates have received steady pay increases over the past two decades, while the pay of everyone else has risen little more than the rate of inflation.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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