Why everything is so expensive right now

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Inflation in the United States is rising at its fastest rate so far this century. At 4 percent, according to one index, it is double the Federal Reserve’s target.

We look at why prices are on the rise and at the tense political moment they have created.

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Prices in America are rising faster than at any time in the past 40 years. In response, the <a href="https://www.economist.com/leaders/the-federal-reserve-is-causing-pain-in-financial-markets/21809132?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=theintelligence&utm_co ...  Show more

If it seems like everyday items from gasoline to groceries are costing more these days, it’s because they are. A government report released last week showed consumer price inflation reaching levels not seen in 30 years. We dig into what’s causing the spike and how long we can exp ...  Show more