Energy prices drive up inflation by 0.9% in March
A 21.2% spike in the price of gasoline was the biggest contributor to a 0.9% increase in the Consumer Price Index in March, according to a Friday report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency said other price increases were largely contained.
No Whammies in CPI Data (And No Bond Market Reaction)
The median forecast for monthly core CPI was 0.28% (0.3 after rounding up for most econ calendars). Today's actual number was 0.196--obviously quite a bit lower than forecasts. In addition, supercore fell to .179 from .349. Despite those victories, forecasts correctly predicted a sharp rise in headl
Indoor Air Pollution: Causes, Effects, and How to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
People spend about 90% of their time indoors. While smoke-filled skies and hay fever dominate the news cycles, indoor air pollution is just as important and often much harder to avoid. Smoke, vapors, mold, and more can all affect indoor air quality and lead to long-term health effects. So, what is i
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