I'm sure you've heard several stories about Trump supporters who admitted to voting for him because they didn't understand the ramifications of his promises on the campaign trail. "Wait, wait, wait, I ...

One of the difficulties in discussing the index-linked market is pinning down what we mean when say a certain rate of inflation is priced into the market. The breakeven inflation rate is (roughly) the ...

Former President Donald Trump took aim at President Joe Biden’s economic policies, touting his own previous administration’s agenda and pledging to create a “bigger and better” economy if he retakes ...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated Tuesday that inflation is falling more slowly than expected and will keep the central bank on hold for an extended period. Speaking to the annual general ...

Here’s a set of definitions for common and emerging economic and fiscal terms often seen bandied about in news reports.

In today’s volatile financial landscape, investors are increasingly seeking refuge from the eroding effects of inflation. Inflation, the persistent increase in the general price level of goods and ...

Shrinkflation refers to a reduction in the size of a consumer good (like a candy bar or bottle of dish soap) over time while the product’s price remains the same. For example, a company that sells a ...

But as economic fears grow amid inflation and rising borrowing costs, shoplifting often comes with the territory, industry watchers say. Need and opportunity become forceful catalysts for driving up ...