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 ...

On December 9, 2025, more than 500 Chicago Booth alumni, students, and community members gathered in Chicago to listen to a conversation on what lies ahead for the economy in 2026. Hal Weitzman, ...

(The Center Square) – Last week’s jobs report looked reassuring at first glance. Payrolls rose by 178,000 in March and the unemployment rate edged down to 4.3%. But the details were softer than the ...

Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter. He's written hundreds of articles breaking down complex financial topics in plain language, emphasizing the impact that economic ...

A Professor of Sociology, Olanrewaju Ajiboye yesterday stated that economic hardship and rising inflation are worsening conditions for Nigeria's ageing population, limiting their access to basic needs ...

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has ordered a fresh package of economic measures aimed at easing the burden of inflation on households and companies. Takaichi, who became Japan’s first female ...