Economy Feb 09 How rising prices are squeezing Americans who were already on a tight budget By Paul Solman, Lee Koromvokis
Economy Jan 26 Watch 8:43 The Fed aims to clamp down on inflation with rate hikes. Will it work? The Federal Reserve is shifting its approach to the economy and monetary policy. It's a major change after holding interest rates at near zero levels. Given the pandemic, it's not without its own risks. But the Fed chairman said the… By PBS NewsHour
Economy Dec 28 Watch 8:18 Why lumber costs fluctuated drastically during the pandemic, and how it affects inflation Home prices and rents have gone up this year. That’s in part because of the increase in the cost of lumber. Could the wild swings in the price of wood over the past two years be a sign of inflation… By Paul Solman, Lee Koromvokis