Articles tagged under: inflation
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…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published November 15, 2021
A big week for corn, soybeans and wheat, inflation and supply chain disruptions all get attention in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. Advance Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi also has details on the price…Inflation on the Rise
Published November 11, 2021
U.S. inflation is rising at the fastest pace in 30 years. The region that includes North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota had prices increase 7.3 percent last month compared to one year ago. The overall jump in inflation is due…Inflation Rises
Published October 14, 2021
Inflation has moved to its highest rate in over ten years. The Labor Department’s Consumer Price Index rose 5.4 percent from one year ago. Minutes released from the most recent Federal Reserve Board meeting highlights concerns about higher inflation. The…Inflation on the Rise
Published June 11, 2021
The rate of inflation in the United States has reached its highest level since 2008. The Labor Department report put the consumer prices index at an annual rate of five percent in May. That’s up from 4.2 percent in April…Core Inflation Increases Dramatically
Published May 14, 2021
This past week, the Consumer Price Index posted its largest month-over-month increase in core inflation since 1982. NDSU Extension Ag Finance Specialist Bryon Parman says the calculations are based off of economics of late April 2020. That was at the…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published March 8, 2021
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi looks at grain, crude oil and RBOB gasoline futures. These markets are starting the week higher. Inflation is also part of…