Mainstream economists define “inflation” as general increases in consumer and producer prices. Yet, such a definition misses ...

The economy has been a defining issue for Britons in recent years. Yet the jargon used to describe hugely significant changes can sometimes make it difficult to understand what's going on - and ...

We’ll explain how the job market and inflation are connected, and how the Federal Reserve uses interest rates to influence them both. How are inflation and the job market connected? A strong job ...

The moves were driven largely by the expectation that tariffs and a possible full-blown trade war will stoke inflation.

Farmers have planted more area. But the supply situation is tight or finely balanced in at least four commodities — wheat, ...