Articles tagged under: inflation
Back on Track
Published November 8, 2022
NDSU Center for the Study of Public Choice and Private Enterprise Director Jeremy Jackson says the U.S. Gross Domestic Product is almost back on track after the pandemic. "We're not quite back onto the same path as we would be…Looking for a Hedge Against Inflation
Published September 9, 2022
According to Utterback Marketing President Bob Utterback, the market attitude about the equity markets has changed over the last three weeks. "It's darkening because the Fed said they're going to be aggressive on getting inflationary rates down and Interest rates…Inflation Moves Higher
Published July 18, 2022
U.S. inflation continues to jump higher hitting levels not seen in 40 years. The U.S. Labor Department’s Consumer Price Index jumped 9.1 percent in June, up from 8.6 percent in May. June’s increase was led by an 11.2 percentage increase…Another Inflation Increase
Published May 12, 2022
Inflation is 8.3 percent higher than it was one year ago. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the energy index declined in April, but there are increases in the indexes for shelter, food, airline fares and new vehicles.…Inflation Impacts Agriculture
Published April 18, 2022
At 8.5 percent, the general inflation rate is at its highest level in years, but Bell Bank Senior Vice President of Agribusiness Development Lynn Paulson thinks the inflation rate for production agriculture is much higher. "When you're talking about doubling…ABC-Anything But Corn
Published April 4, 2022
North Dakota corn acreage is expected to decline significantly this year. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says the rising fertilizer costs are a major factor. "Clients in North Dakota have been telling me for months that it would…Consumer Prices Skyrocket
Published March 10, 2022
U.S. inflation climbed to 7.9 percent compared to a year earlier in February, which is the highest in 40 years. The Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index is at its highest rate since 1982 when the annual inflation rate was…Inflation at Levels Not Seen in 40 Years
Published February 11, 2022
The Consumer Price Index increased 7.5 percent last month. The Federal Reserve was already expected to increase interest rates at its March meeting. Analysts are saying the higher inflation rate will likely accelerate a series of interest rate increases.Inflation is an Unknown Entity for Many in Agriculture
Published December 21, 2021
A survey conducted by Farmer Mac and the American Bankers Association identified inflation as the biggest concern among agricultural lenders. Over 500 ag lenders were surveyed for this report. A return to higher inflation will be a first for many…