Archive List for inflation

US inflation jumped 8.5 percent in past year, highest since 1981

The US’s consumer price index (CPI) in March has reached a new record. The inflation rate jumped to 8.5 percent compared with a year ago – the greatest annual rate increase since 1981. Compared with last month, the US CPI rose by 0.6 percent, reflecting higher fuel, food and housing costs. Economists say inflation will cost the average US household an extra $5,200 this year. Al Jazeera’s John Hendron reports from Chicago. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #US

Ray Dalio on, ‘Principles for dealing with the changing world order,’ inflation, and world economies

#RayDalio #inflation #money #recession #FederalReserve #interestrates #bonds Yahoo Finance Editor-at-Large Brian Sozzi spoke with Bridgewater Associates Founder Ray Dalio to discuss his book “Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order,” U.S. economic history, how global conflicts can affect the value of money, and inflation. Don’t Miss: Valley of Hype: The Culture That Built Elizabeth Holmes WATCH HERE: Watch the 2021 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting on YouTube: Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. Yahoo Finance Plus: With a subscription […]

Inflation indicator: Price of NYC pizza soars above the cost of a subway ride

#inflation #indicator #subwayride Yahoo Finance Live’s Julie Hyman and Brian Sozzi discuss inflation and the average slice of pizza soaring above the cost of a subway ride in New York CIty. Don’t Miss: Valley of Hype: The Culture That Built Elizabeth Holmes WATCH HERE: Watch the 2021 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting on YouTube: Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. Yahoo Finance Plus: With a subscription to Yahoo Finance Plus get the tools you need to invest with confidence. Discover […]

Inflation has become ‘much more problematic for households’: Economist

#inflation #CPI #interestrates U.S. Bank Chief Economist Tendayi Kapfidze joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss inflation and the latest CPI report. Don’t Miss: Valley of Hype: The Culture That Built Elizabeth Holmes WATCH HERE: Watch the 2021 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting on YouTube: Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. Yahoo Finance Plus: With a subscription to Yahoo Finance Plus get the tools you need to invest with confidence. Discover new opportunities with expert research and investment ideas backed by […]

Many in US struggle to make ends meet amid inflation crisis

US President Joe Biden is expected to deliver his first State of the Union address on March 1. With inflation soaring to its highest level in 40 years, many blame Biden, even as the US economy is strengthening under his rule. Al Jazeera’s Gabriel Elizondo reports from Union City, New Jersey, where he finds out how people are making ends meet. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #US

Why are food prices rising? | Start Here

Food prices are going up sharply and people all around the world are feeling it. What’s behind the rising costs? #AJStartHere with Sandra Gathmann explains #foodcrisis #Inflation Check out our other Start Here episodes https://bit.ly/3o0BEIW Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ And let us know in the comments if there’s a topic you find confusing and would like Start Here to cover ⤵️

Charlie Munger on inflation: ‘We’re flirting with serious trouble’

#CharlieMunger #inflation #CharlieMungerinflation Daily Journal Chairman and Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger discusses inflation issues and answers questions at the annual Daily Journal shareholders’ meeting. Don’t Miss: Valley of Hype: The Culture That Built Elizabeth Holmes WATCH HERE: Watch the 2021 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting on YouTube: Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. Yahoo Finance Plus: With a subscription to Yahoo Finance Plus get the tools you need to invest with confidence. Discover new opportunities with expert research […]

Argentina inflation: Residents struggle with volatile cost of living

Argentina is grappling with stubbornly high annual inflation, now running at 50 percent. Some analysts are forecasting it will climb even more this year, despite promises by the government to rein prices in. Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Buenos Aires on how people are trying to adapt. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Argentina

Turkey central bank forecasts 23 percent inflation rate

Shoppers in Turkey cannot look forward to lower prices anytime soon. The central bank is forecasting a 23 percent inflation rate this year. Some analysts think that is too optimistic after inflation last year soared to a 20-year high and the lira lost almost half its value. Al Jazeera’s Sinem Koseoglu reports from Istanbul, Turkey. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Turkey

Iranians struggle to buy essentials amid soaring inflation

Iran’s inflation rate is among the world’s highest and has soared by nearly 60 percent since 2018. And while its new government says improving the economy is a priority, many people are still struggling. Al Jazeera’s @Resul Serdar reports from Tehran, Iran. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Iran #Economy