inflation

Bull Market Reset

MidasLetter — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:23:07 -0500

The bright side to the long darkness of the impending recession/depression is that whether cyclical, secular, or black swan event, these troughs form the valleys from which new periods of prosperity emerge.

Consumers can predict inflation as well as professional economists

harminka — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:03:50 -0500

When it comes to predicting the rate of inflation, professional economists might tell consumers, "Your guess is as good as mine."

Fed’s Mishkin: Central Bank Should Set Inflation Target.

Odur Joe — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:02:51 -0500

Federal Reserve Governor Frederic Mishkin said the U.S. Federal Reserve could improve its communication and better affixes inflation, devoid of losing policy flexibility by agreeing on a goal for price stability. The Outgoing Federal Reserve Board Governor also warned against the high commodity prices, which he says, has driven inflation “above rates consistent with price stability.”

Bernanke Gives Seniors Living On A Budget Bad News

admin_huliq — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:35:18 -0500

What Ben Bernanke is saying is that although the weak dollar is driving costs up and therefore inflation is rising, the Fed does not feel that they can raise the interest rates at this time, all bad news for seniors living on a fixed budget.

Inflation Fears Grow As China Raises Iron Ore Prices By 96%

erku — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:00:05 -0500

Steelmakers in China agreed to pay Rio Tinto up to 96.5% more for their iron ore supplies this year. This was on the heels of China's unexpected increase in gasoline and diesel prices by 17% on Friday.

Reverse Mortgages – Tool For Retirees to Protect Against Rising Costs

reversemortgagecity — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:57:50 -0500

A recent AARP study shows that 26% of people they surveyed were finding it more difficult to pay their mortgage or rent, and 66% found it more difficult to pay for food, gas and medicine.

How to slow the world-wide inflation

admin_huliq — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 09:24:39 -0500

The Wall Street Journal had an interesting editorial yesterday. They explained how the falling dollar is causing worldwide inflation and they urged that the Federal Reserve borrow money in order to drive up the US interest rate in order to slow that worldwide inflation. Here is their description of the world-wide problem:

Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher Reiterates Inflation Fears

admin_huliq — Thu, 29 May 2008 09:17:48 -0500

In a speech delivered in San Francisco, Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher said the "I" word several times. Mr. Fisher said "If inflationary developments and, more important, inflation expectations continue to worsen, I would expect a change of course in monetary policy to occur sooner rather than later, even in the face of an anemic" economy.

Atlanta Fed Lockhart On Emerging Economies and Global Capital Flows

admin_huliq — Sat, 17 May 2008 12:37:05 -0500

Remarks by Dennis P. Lockhart, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, delivered to the Southern Center for International Studies Young Professionals, May 17, 2008. Dennis Lockhart discusses the U.S. economy, inflation and the global economy.

Mortgage rates down as inflation fears ease

admin_huliq — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:09:09 -0500

Mortgage interest rates dropped as fears of inflation eased. Adjustable rate mortgages were helped the most. The Fed’s aggressive posture and track record for action (i.e. Bear Stearns, liquidity injections, rate cuts), and led by stability of the dollar and tamer-than-expected inflation data all helped the cause.

Zimbabwe introduces 250 million dollar note

admin_huliq — Tue, 06 May 2008 15:17:43 -0500

Zimbabwe's central bank, currently grappling with record-breaking inflation, has introduced a new high-denomination bank note of a quarter of a billion dollars,state television have said.

Indian inflation 'big concern' ahead of polls

admin_huliq — Mon, 05 May 2008 07:10:53 -0500

India's inflation rate, which jumped to a more than three-year high last month, is a "big concern" for the government as it heads towards a general election due by May 2009, Indian Finance Secretary Subba Rao said in Spain.