Inflation is important for real estate agents because changes in prices can impact interest rate policy set by the Federal Reserve. While fears of deflation have lessened, some economists are concerned high unemployment combined with future inflation could result in stagflation, making it difficult for central banks to address inflation without further harming job growth. The October 2010 Inflation Watch report indicates current consumer and producer price indices show moderate inflation, but a weaker dollar and rising commodity prices could lead to higher inflation levels in the coming years.