inflation

I have said this many times --- the most important reason to study economics is so you won’t be fooled by economists. (I would actually add journalists and politicians to that list.)

Economist Hugh Johnson discusses the impacts of the debt ceiling debate, how the Federal Reserve might react to the latest inflation numbers, and the state of the banking system.

New York Congressman Paul Tonko attended a virtual briefing this week aimed at educating the public on how to save money and protect the planet by taking advantage of the federal Inflation Reduction Act.

The Siena College Research Institute is out with its quarterly Index of Consumer Sentiment for New York State.

Food Bank of Western Mass. sees more demand as food costs soar

The passage by the U.S. Senate Sunday of the Inflation Reduction Act, which is expected to soon be approved by the House, constitutes some rare good news for Americans. It represents the largest investment in fighting climate change in U.S. history, and among its other provisions, would give Medicare the right to negotiate prices on certain prescription drugs.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she has warned her cabinet to be careful about state spending next year, as inflation continues to rise and Wall Street drops.

Democrat Bill Owens recently discussed redistricting, inflation and other issues.

Have you ever heard of Steven Ratner? He is an economics pundit on television but he is also a big in the world of high finance. In an opinion piece in February, he argued that the current surge in inflation is the result of high levels of deficit spending by the Biden Administration.

A new Siena College Research Institute poll released Thursday finds 70% of New Yorkers say inflation is either having a “very” or “somewhat” serious negative impact on their finances.