Econintersect: Is the recent bout of price inflation good news as it is defeating deflationary forces?  If it is, a recent Federal Reserve study says this is a healthy transition to normal pricing patterns. On the other hand, the fact that the traditio… more »

Econintersect:  The University of Michigan Survey of Consumers Expectations has recently shown a spike in inflation expectations.  A recent Federal Reserve study says asking the question in the first place in an environment where prices are inflating may… more »

Econintersect: A Chicago Federal Reserve study suggests that commodity price increases do not require a monetary policy response to fight inflation from the Federal Reserve.  The study concluded:Moreover, at least in the case of oil, price increases te… more »