#Federal Reserve chair assures that inflation will pass

#Federal Reserve chair assures that inflation will pass

“#Federal Reserve chair assures that inflation will pass” Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday stuck to his position that inflation is temporary even as new data stoked concerns among Wall Street bigwigs that higher prices could be here to stay. “Inflation has increased notably and will likely remain elevated in coming months before moderating,”…

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#Popeyes stockpiling chicken amid shortages, price hikes

#Popeyes stockpiling chicken amid shortages, price hikes

“#Popeyes stockpiling chicken amid shortages, price hikes” Fast-food giant Popeyes has been stashing chicken for months amid a nationwide shortage and price hikes — to ensure it has a healthy reserve of poultry ahead of the debut of its new nuggets later this month. The Miami-based chain, which is owned by Restaurant Brands International, has…

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#Why we’re on path to a ’70s-like inflation disaster

#Why we’re on path to a ’70s-like inflation disaster

“#Why we’re on path to a ’70s-like inflation disaster” There’s a simple reason why inflation is increasing: If the money supply rises while the demand for goods and services stays steady, the value of money will go down, which means that the price of everything else will go up.  And with the federal government issuing…

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#Inflation fears hit record high in June, warns NY Fed

#Inflation fears hit record high in June, warns NY Fed

“#Inflation fears hit record high in June, warns NY Fed” Americans recently polled by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said they see inflation rising to 4.8 percent over the next 12 months, a survey record. The Fed’s Consumer Expectations study, which samples a rotating panel of 1,300 households, showed that Americans in June…

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