Learn how inflation and deflation impact economies and your finances. Discover the causes, effects, and central bank ...

July Fourth saw big crowds, congested highways and full airplanes as tens of millions of Americans celebrated not only the country’s independence but their own liberation from the pandemic. There were ...

Over the past year and a half, inflation has fallen sharply — from a peak of 9.1% in June 2022 to 3.1% last month, as measured by the consumer price index. Of course, for consumers, many of whom say ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. When prices go down, it’s generally considered a good thing—at least when it comes to your favorite shopping destinations. When ...

In the 2010s, an uprising by underpaid fast-food workers led to a national movement for a $15 minimum wage. Today, that movement has led to a push by mainstream Democrats to make that dream a reality ...

When prices go down, it’s generally considered a good thing—at least when it comes to your favorite shopping destinations. When prices go down across the entire economy, however, it’s called deflation ...