Understand Your Economy
The economy, explained in plain English · US & Canada
10-yr Treasury5.10%▼ 0.09Oct 1530-yr mortgage7.40%Oct 15 wkUS inflation3.7%▲ 0.3SepFed rate3.75–4.00%Sep 16

Inflation and prices

Why prices rise, how inflation is measured in the US and Canada, and what it does to your pay and savings.

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