This index is primarily used to determine current inflation and predict how prices might change in the near future. According to the Labor Department’s most recent report, CPI in January was 3.0 ...

Take, for example, reports this week that inflation might increase in the coming months. “I don’t think we should interpret [the causes] as indicative of this underlying process of inflation… that we ...

Simply sign up to the Global Economy myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Central banks around the world are expected to lower borrowing costs as global inflation eases from the multi ...

Feb. 6 on affordability: Immediately double Ontario Disability Support Program and Ontario Works rates and tie future increases to inflation. Build 310,000 affordable non-profit and co-op homes ...

Jan. 29 on infrastructure: Spend $1 billion to build a new police college. No further details were provided. Feb. 8 on affordability: Create a monthly grocery rebate for lower- and middle-income ...

Feb. 6 on affordability: Immediately double Ontario Disability Support Program and Ontario Works rates and tie future increases to inflation. Build 310,000 affordable non-profit and co-op homes, ...