#inflation
(8 articles)Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Rising Inflation Pressures
The Federal Reserve held its main interest rate steady despite accelerating inflation, though two policymakers dissented in favor of a 0.25 percentage point increase. This decision creates mixed signa
How Canadian Tariffs Hit Consumer Prices: Only 6% vs 25% Levy
Harvard Business School research analyzing Canadian retaliatory tariffs imposed in March 2025 and lifted six months later found that price increases were significantly muted compared to the actual tar
How Supply Chain Disruptions Drive Inflation: Fed Analysis
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has published research examining the relationship between supply chain disruptions and inflation. The analysis explores how transportation bottlenecks, port conge
Record Tanker Rates Push Fuel Costs Higher Across Supply Chains
Record-breaking tanker rates are creating significant headwinds for global supply chains by amplifying already elevated fuel costs. This convergence of high shipping rates and energy prices is compres
UK Mid-Market Faces Supply Chain Pressures & Rising Costs
BDO's latest analysis highlights mounting supply chain pressures and cost escalation affecting the UK mid-market sector. The research identifies dual challenges: ongoing supply chain disruptions combi
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Supply-Driven Inflation Pressures
The Federal Reserve's decision to hold its benchmark interest rate steady reflects ongoing economic uncertainty driven by elevated inflation tied to persistent supply chain disruptions. Rather than ag
Gas Prices & Supply Disruptions Squeeze Supply Chain Costs
Elevated gasoline and diesel prices are compounding existing supply chain vulnerabilities, creating a dual pressure on operational costs across the economy. When transportation fuel costs spike while
Gas Price Surges and Supply Chain Chaos Threaten Economy
Recent reports indicate that elevated gas prices combined with persistent supply chain disruptions are creating a dual-shock scenario for the U.S. economy. The surge in energy costs directly increases