When the Federal Reserve tells us inflation is cooling or easing, all it is saying is that the rate or speed of price increases is slowing. In short, prices are&nbsp;still&nbsp;rising — just not as quickly.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-11-08 00:37:24">November 8, 2024 at 12:37 AM EST</time>

When the Federal Reserve tells us inflation is cooling or easing, all it is saying is that the rate or speed of price increases is slowing. In short, prices are still rising — just not as quickly.…{ai:summary}<p>The Federal Reserve's statements on inflation indicate that while the pace of price increases is slowing, prices themselves continue to rise. This suggests that the overall cost of goods and services remains elevated, despite a decrease in the rate of inflation. </p><p>#economy</p>

Mullen: Inflation may be cooling, but damage is done

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