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Fines threatened for producers who cut product size without informing consumers
Former governor says central bank ‘tarnished’ record by keeping interest rates low as price pressures intensified
Fed is unlikely to get to its 2% inflation target unless it is willing to impose major damage on the economy
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Forecaster delivers downbeat outlook ahead of local elections in England
And the spill at Starbucks
FT analysis of official data points to impact of cost of living crisis on consumption
Sticky inflation means the Federal Reserve less likely to reduce borrowing costs before November election
US central bank says there has been a ‘lack of further progress’ towards 2% inflation goal
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We need to be realistic about what monetary policy can and cannot do
Time to ease the squeeze
Growth is still strong and inflation too high
McDonald’s and Coca-Cola among companies highlighting impact of persistent inflation
GDP expansion in largest economies comes as bloc’s headline inflation remains at 2.4% but core rate keeps falling
The worker insecurity hypothesis versus Lina Khan
Four reasons to doubt a hike is coming, but US inflation has been misbehaving
Cheaper clothing, footwear and promotions help bring down retail inflation rate to lowest since December 2021
Energy and food figures highlight ‘last mile’ challenge of bringing prices close to central bank’s target
Past and present policymakers should ask more searching questions about the causes and impact of the price surge
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Market expectations for loosening in Europe and UK pushed back as US grapples with a hot economy
Figures come day after US first-quarter growth data prompt investors to push back interest rate cut expectations
The combination of slower growth and nagging inflation is an unsettling mix
Demand from China drove prices to a record high this month — now many suspect the normal rules no longer apply
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