Category Archives: Economy Inflation

The strongest dollar in 20 years is wiping billions off U.S. company earnings. Here’s why

By Clint Rainey   July 26, 2022     The value of the U.S. dollar is the strongest it’s been in a generation, which means Americans planning vacations to Europe or wiring cash to family in Latin America are not upset. However, if you happen to be a U.S. company that earns a decent percentage … Continue reading The strongest dollar in 20 years is wiping billions off U.S. company earnings. Here’s why

Mentions Of Inflation In Reviews Rise At Record-High Rates On Yelp

Mentions Of Inflation In Reviews Rise At Record-High Rates On Yelp by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, July 20, 2022 Inflation has not been felt equally across the United States. In Q2 2022, 47 states saw an overall increase of inflation mentions in Yelp reviews compared with Q2 2021. This also includes Washington, D.C. About 35 states … Continue reading Mentions Of Inflation In Reviews Rise At Record-High Rates On Yelp

‘Highly elevated’ June inflation numbers put Biden on the defense

By Clint Rainey July 13, 2022   Inflation surged to 9.1% in June, a new 40-year high that has policymakers racing to rein that number in without triggering a recession. Meanwhile, President Biden and the White House are trying to downplay the drama as less bad than it sounds, so everybody, please, just chill. Released … Continue reading ‘Highly elevated’ June inflation numbers put Biden on the defense