Argentina's poverty rate falls as Javier Milei tames inflation
(ft.com)
Argentina’s poverty rate falls as Javier Milei tames inflation
Argentina’s poverty rate falls as Javier Milei tames inflation
'Eggflation' sending US shoppers to Mexico – where $300 fines await
(theguardian.com)
‘Eggflation’ sending US shoppers to Mexico – where $300 fines await
‘Eggflation’ sending US shoppers to Mexico – where $300 fines await
It's Weird That Eggs Were Ever Cheap
(theatlantic.com)
Imagine telling someone five years ago that a carton of eggs would cost more than a pound of salmon fillet or a whole rotisserie chicken. Somehow, today, it does.
Imagine telling someone five years ago that a carton of eggs would cost more than a pound of salmon fillet or a whole rotisserie chicken. Somehow, today, it does.
Why data on the economy doesn't match our feelings
(marketplace.org)
Leading up to the election, economic figures said the economy was doing pretty well and inflation was slowing down significantly. Yet a lot of people just didn’t feel it.
Leading up to the election, economic figures said the economy was doing pretty well and inflation was slowing down significantly. Yet a lot of people just didn’t feel it.
Avg price of a dozen eggs has nearly doubled since last year
(latimes.com)
Easter isn’t until April, but the hunt is on for eggs.
Easter isn’t until April, but the hunt is on for eggs.
NPR shopped for 96 items at Walmart to track how prices are changing
(npr.org)
LIBERTY COUNTY, Ga. — Ask almost any shopper outside this sprawling Walmart southeast of Savannah, and they'll tell you about rising prices.
LIBERTY COUNTY, Ga. — Ask almost any shopper outside this sprawling Walmart southeast of Savannah, and they'll tell you about rising prices.
High prices are changing how we eat
(marketplace.org)
Inflation may be slowing, but when you’re shopping at the grocery store, those prices still sting a bit. Prices for food at home — aka groceries — were up 0.5% month over month in November.
Inflation may be slowing, but when you’re shopping at the grocery store, those prices still sting a bit. Prices for food at home — aka groceries — were up 0.5% month over month in November.
The Reason Everything's Getting More Expensive
(gizmodo.com)
Inflation was a defining issue in the presidential election. Here's how climate change is making everything more expensive.
Inflation was a defining issue in the presidential election. Here's how climate change is making everything more expensive.
US house prices in 1950 vs. 2024, accounting for inflation
(brilliantmaps.com)
The map above shows how much houses cost in 1950 in each US state in 2024 inflation adjusted US dollars, compared to what the average cost actually is in 2024.
The map above shows how much houses cost in 1950 in each US state in 2024 inflation adjusted US dollars, compared to what the average cost actually is in 2024.
Setelinleikkaus: When Finns snipped their cash in half to curb inflation
(blogspot.com)
On the last day of 1945, with World War II finally behind it, Finland's government announced a new and very strange policy.
On the last day of 1945, with World War II finally behind it, Finland's government announced a new and very strange policy.
Russian Food Prices Skyrocket in Growing Concern for Kremlin
(bloomberg.com)
Russians are facing a surge in food prices, creating a headache for President Vladimir Putin as he tries to balance the Kremlin’s military ambitions with a need for domestic stability.
Russians are facing a surge in food prices, creating a headache for President Vladimir Putin as he tries to balance the Kremlin’s military ambitions with a need for domestic stability.
Yes, inflation made the median voter poorer
(jzmazlish.substack.com)
I began writing this post the morning of Wednesday November 6th 2024 — the morning after the US election, where Donald Trump won a reasonably close yet nonetheless resounding victory over Kamala Harris. Why did more than half of the US (voting) populace reject the Biden administration and vote for someone as manifestly unpopular as Trump?
I began writing this post the morning of Wednesday November 6th 2024 — the morning after the US election, where Donald Trump won a reasonably close yet nonetheless resounding victory over Kamala Harris. Why did more than half of the US (voting) populace reject the Biden administration and vote for someone as manifestly unpopular as Trump?
Are groceries more expensive than last year?
(usafacts.org)
Grocery store food prices increased 1.3% from September 2023 to September 2024, and increased 11% from 2021 to 2022 – the largest annual increase in 40 years.
Grocery store food prices increased 1.3% from September 2023 to September 2024, and increased 11% from 2021 to 2022 – the largest annual increase in 40 years.
Daron Acemoglu: America is sleepwalking into an economic storm
(nytimes.com)
Inflation seems under control. The job market remains healthy. Wages, including at the bottom end of the scale, are rising. But this is just a lull. There is a storm approaching, and Americans are not prepared.
Inflation seems under control. The job market remains healthy. Wages, including at the bottom end of the scale, are rising. But this is just a lull. There is a storm approaching, and Americans are not prepared.
U.S. inflation falls to 2.4%, YoY and MoM annualised
(bls.gov)
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in August and July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in August and July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.