>"A combination of full storage, lower demand and mild weather, among other factors, has eased concerns of a spike in heating and power prices — for now."

"In a sane world, republicans and democrats would recognize the enormous conflict of interest here and work to ensure the FDA is entirely neutral and driven by strong ethics and research, rather than corporate money."

> People all around the world live or die based on the whims of the commodities market. We need to discard the idea that markets are an _...Read More_

“.. we’re starting to see pretty dramatic improvements,” said Joanne W. Hsu, an economist at the University of Michigan. “It’s very much being driven by a _...Read More_

"An economist provides insight into how inflation is measured, where it comes from and how it is impacting Canadians and the economy at large."

>"Jeffrey Frankel argues that slower global growth and higher real interest rates suggest a persistent downward trend."

>"Drivers in the United States can breathe a small sigh of relief — average gas prices have dropped below $4 a gallon for the first time since March."

"Rising inflation rates due to supply-side factors – COVID-19, Ukraine and supply chain shortages – make countering inflation difficult for the central bank."

>"Marc Andreessen says he’s all for more new housing, but public records tell a different story."

"A basic rule of economics is to lower taxes on something you want more of and to raise taxes on something you want less of."

"If gas prices are plummeting, why is inflation rising? If jobs are growing, why is GDP falling? If everybody’s on vacation, why are consumers miserable?"

"Candidates’ focus on reducing tax would throw petrol on the inflationary fire and turbocharge inequality"

"Joseph E. Stiglitz & Dean Baker argue that the problem is on the supply side and that policymakers should look there for solutions."

"The economy is giving the Federal Reserve little reason to shift its strategy of raising interest rates to lower inflation. A Friday jobs report showed employment growth exceeding expectations in June despite rising recession fears and _...Read More_