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The Bank of England is keen to raise interest rates – what does that mean for you?
Analysis The Bank of England is considering raising interest rates again following a decade of interest rate cuts. John Stepek explains what this means for you and your money.
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With the right political will, inflation can be defeated
Editor's letter Governments and central banks can easily control inflation, says Merryn Somerset Webb – they just need the will.
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What really causes inflation? Here’s what prices since 1970 tell us
Opinion As UK inflation hits 3.2%, Dominic Frisby compares the cost of living 50 years ago with that of today, and explains how debt drives prices higher.
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Should we fear stagflation?
Analysis Stagflation – a toxic mixture of weak growth plus inflation – is rearing its ugly head again. Can we avoid it?
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Is inflation here to stay?
Analysis A new paper suggests that unless workers gain more bargaining power, inflation won’t be sustained.
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A transitory respite from inflation
News UK consumer prices rose by 2% year-on-year in July – less than expected. And in the US, month-on-month inflation fell to 0.5%, down from 0.9% in June. But this respite could be short-lived.
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UK inflation falls to 2%. A temporary dip or a longer-term trend?
News Prices across the UK rose by 2% in the year to July. Saloni Sardana looks at what's behind the rise, and asks if it's just s short term dip.
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Wages are soaring and job vacancies are at record levels – is inflation next?
Analysis Wages in the UK are rising fast as the economy rebounds from the Covid recession. Will that drive inflation? John Stepek looks at what’s driving wages higher, and how long it might last.
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Inflation is here to stay: it’s time to protect your portfolio
Cover Story Unlike in 2008, widespread money printing and government spending are pushing up prices. Central banks can’t raise interest rates because the world can’t afford it, says John Stepek. Here’s what happens next
