inflation

Management

High Interest Rates Aren't Going Anywhere — An Economist Explains What This Means for the Cost of Doing Business

Unless the real interest rate drops, companies that borrow to raise capital can expect to keep paying high rates for quite a while. Here's what this is likely to mean for how they do business.

Business News

CPI Report: Inflation Fell Slightly, But Rising Home and Gas Prices Are Keeping It Steady

Food prices stayed the same between March and April.

Business News

CPI Report: Inflation Rose More Than Expected in March, Driven By Housing and Energy Costs

The average U.S. household is paying $227 more per month for goods compared to one year ago.

Management

4 Ways the Labor Market Is Changing Right Now

The transformation of the labor market continues — here's how it will affect your business.

Business News

This U.S. Tech Giant Is About to Outperform France's Whole Stock Market

Apple has a $3.1 trillion market cap.

Business News

A Lot of Things Are Getting Cheaper. Here's Why You Probably Haven't Noticed.

With inflation still high on many items, everything still feels expensive — even as prices drop.

Business News

Home Prices Are Sky-High in California and New York — But People in Another State Have to Save the Longest to Buy

Soaring mortgage rates amid inflation have kept prospective buyers across the U.S. at bay.

Growing a Business

Why Shrinkflation Is A Great Pricing Strategy In Inflationary Times

Providing a little less of something for the same price is smart business.

Business News

Get Ready to 'Downsize' Your Entire Life Amid Unrelenting Inflation, Kevin O'Leary Warns

The Federal Reserve announced it would maintain the federal funds rate last week.

Business News

'Doesn't Make Sense to Spend $100 on Candy': Consumers Haunted by 'Outrageous' Prices of Halloween Candy as Costs Soar

The cost of candy and gum has spiked by 12.8% compared to last year, surpassing the overall grocery price increase of 6.7%.

Business News

Retailers Are Going to Shatter Discount Records This Holiday Season — But You'll Have to Shop the Right Way to Cash In

Consumers shopping for gifts amid inflation are eager for the best deals.

Business News

Economy Shows Signs of Slowing, Inflation Still Has a Majority of Americans Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck

The U.S. economy experienced slower growth in the second quarter of 2023, with the gross domestic product (GDP) rising at a rate of 2.1%, falling short of the Federal Reserve's initial prediction of 2.4%.

Business News

Gas Prices Soar Ahead of Labor Day Weekend, Just a Cent Shy of Record High Set 11 Years Ago

High gas prices are being driven by a number of factors, including OPEC's decision to cut production and extreme heat that has disrupted refinery operations.

Business News

These Are the Top 10 Most Expensive States For Single Earners to Meet Basic Needs

Hawaii was the only state in the report where single earners need a six-figure minimum average living wage.