The standard line among most economists is that deflation is as bad or even worse than inflation. In reality, the economy needs deflation now more than ever.

President Donald Trump suggested that inflation is on the decline and might continue to decrease, but also expressed concerns about the possibility of deflation. On Monday, Trump, while speaking to ...

Inflation forever? The fear has taken root seemingly everywhere: the media, the bond market, the futures market.

Inflation refers to the rise in prices across the economy. But inflation can take many forms, and it has complex causes. For example, stagflation, which occurred in the 1970s, combines high inflation ...

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Last week’s hot inflation reports have handed us a timely “two-step” 10.3% dividend opportunity. We’re going to jump on it today.

China's consumer price inflation in December slipped to 0.1% year on year, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Thursday. Growth in headline inflation was in line with Reuters estimates, ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. China's cautious consumers are spending less, prompting Beijing to dish out incentives even for small ...

High gas prices pushed up inflation again last month while adding to Americans’ financial strain: Households are saving at ...

Chinese companies are facing widespread deflation, which has left consumers uncertain about the future and hunting for value. The ongoing situation is described in China as "involution" or a ...