In the Inflation Watch series, NAR Research focuses on the price level. We monitor measures of inflation that affect the business of REALTORS® and summarize their impact, highlighting areas of potential concern.
In the Inflation Watch series, NAR Research focuses on the price level. We monitor measures of inflation that affect the business of REALTORS® and summarize their impact, highlighting areas of potential concern.
Inflation is important for real estate agents because it can influence interest rate policy set by the Federal Reserve. The Fed typically lowers rates to stimulate the economy but higher rates may be used to combat inflation. This document discusses recent inflation trends, including rising producer and energy prices beginning to impact consumer prices. There is an expectation among economists of further price and cost increases. Some fear that high inflation or stagflation, with high unemployment and inflation, could occur.
In the Inflation Watch series, NAR Research focuses on the price level. We monitor measures of inflation that affect the business of REALTORS® and summarize their impact, highlighting areas of potential concern in a brief, polished presentation.
Inflation increased from July to August according to several measures, though crude materials prices declined. Year-over-year inflation remains high due to previous price increases. While core consumer prices are within the target range of 1-2% and headline consumer prices are within 2-4%, prices for necessities like food, transportation, and medical costs increased at above average rates raising concerns.
- Inflation remained moderate in November with overall prices flat, but prices are still noticeably higher than a year ago.
- Some prices like food, transportation and medical services are rising at concerning rates.
- The Federal Reserve will likely continue its low interest rate policy through mid-2013 to support economic growth, though this could increase inflation risks.
- Inflation moderated or declined in October for measures like the consumer price index, gold prices, and producer price indexes, though prices remain higher than a year ago.
- While overall and core consumer prices remain within the Fed's target range of 1-2% and 2-4% respectively, they are approaching the upper bounds.
- The relaxation in price growth in October means the Fed will likely continue its low-rate policy committed through mid-2013.
While some prices declined in August and September, inflation remains a concern. Consumer prices are rising for many necessities like food, housing, and transportation. While overall inflation is within the target range of 1-2% and 2-4%, some prices are increasing at a considerable rate and approaching the upper bounds of those ranges. The Federal Reserve must balance keeping interest rates low to stimulate the economy with raising them to combat inflation.
While inflation remained moderate in September due to declining commodity prices, consumer prices continue to rise and are approaching the upper bounds of the Federal Reserve's target range. Certain necessities like food, transportation, and healthcare are seeing considerable price increases. Stagflation, with high unemployment and inflation, remains a risk if interest rates are not properly managed.
In the Inflation Watch series, NAR Research focuses on the price level. We monitor measures of inflation that affect the business of REALTORS® and summarize their impact, highlighting areas of potential concern.
Inflation is important for real estate agents because it can influence interest rate policy set by the Federal Reserve. The Fed typically lowers rates to stimulate the economy but higher rates may be used to combat inflation. This document discusses recent inflation trends, including rising producer and energy prices beginning to impact consumer prices. There is an expectation among economists of further price and cost increases. Some fear that high inflation or stagflation, with high unemployment and inflation, could occur.
In the Inflation Watch series, NAR Research focuses on the price level. We monitor measures of inflation that affect the business of REALTORS® and summarize their impact, highlighting areas of potential concern in a brief, polished presentation.
Inflation increased from July to August according to several measures, though crude materials prices declined. Year-over-year inflation remains high due to previous price increases. While core consumer prices are within the target range of 1-2% and headline consumer prices are within 2-4%, prices for necessities like food, transportation, and medical costs increased at above average rates raising concerns.
- Inflation remained moderate in November with overall prices flat, but prices are still noticeably higher than a year ago.
- Some prices like food, transportation and medical services are rising at concerning rates.
- The Federal Reserve will likely continue its low interest rate policy through mid-2013 to support economic growth, though this could increase inflation risks.
- Inflation moderated or declined in October for measures like the consumer price index, gold prices, and producer price indexes, though prices remain higher than a year ago.
- While overall and core consumer prices remain within the Fed's target range of 1-2% and 2-4% respectively, they are approaching the upper bounds.
- The relaxation in price growth in October means the Fed will likely continue its low-rate policy committed through mid-2013.
While some prices declined in August and September, inflation remains a concern. Consumer prices are rising for many necessities like food, housing, and transportation. While overall inflation is within the target range of 1-2% and 2-4%, some prices are increasing at a considerable rate and approaching the upper bounds of those ranges. The Federal Reserve must balance keeping interest rates low to stimulate the economy with raising them to combat inflation.
While inflation remained moderate in September due to declining commodity prices, consumer prices continue to rise and are approaching the upper bounds of the Federal Reserve's target range. Certain necessities like food, transportation, and healthcare are seeing considerable price increases. Stagflation, with high unemployment and inflation, remains a risk if interest rates are not properly managed.
Global inflation is increasing due to rising commodity prices, with inflation around 6% in Brazil, 10% in India, and 2.4% in the Euro area. However, much of the price increases are due to temporary factors like weak harvests or tax increases. Core inflation excluding food and fuel has risen much less. Emerging markets face more risk of persistent inflation as their economies are growing faster and monetary conditions are looser than in 2008. Tighter fiscal policy through reduced budget deficits would be a better tool than interest rates for emerging markets to fight inflation.
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 emerged during the financial crisis, inflation has now become a concern, with some worried that high unemployment and inflation could result in stagflation, making it difficult for the Fed to address inflation without further hurting the job market. Producer prices are showing signs of inflation and commodity prices remain high, though consumer prices are more subdued, putting upward pressure on prices from a weak dollar and increasing costs of imported goods.
Is the World Economy Heading for the Great Deflation? QNB Group
The document discusses the rising risk of a "Great Deflation", where falling commodity and asset prices could trigger a vicious cycle of declining global prices, economic activity, income, investment, and consumption. Lower oil prices and stock market declines are exacerbating global deflationary pressures. A Great Deflation would significantly weaken the global economic outlook and hurt commodity exporting nations the most. While central banks' monetary policies have proven ineffective against deflation, increased government spending may be needed to boost demand and stabilize prices.
5b causes and effects of economic indicatorsmaynardteacher
Unemployment can be caused by factors like changing jobs, seasonal demand fluctuations, changing skills needs, or national spending cycles. It costs society by reducing total production and individuals through lost income. Inflation is a general price increase that can be caused by rising production costs, high demand outpacing supply, or excessive money supply growth. It reduces purchasing power over time and has different impacts on savers, borrowers, and asset holders. Deflation decreases overall prices and generally accompanies rising unemployment as spending declines. Reduced economic growth occurs when total demand is less than the nation's output, lowering GDP and employment while potentially decreasing inflation.
This document summarizes New Zealand's business cycles since the global financial crisis of 2008-2009. It discusses 4 main business cycles: 1) the global financial crisis, 2) a green shoot recovery from 2009-2010, 3) a period of domestic caution and global uncertainty from 2012-2012, and 4) a time of persistently low inflation from 2014 to present day. During each cycle, the document outlines changes in economic indicators like GDP, inflation, interest rates, and immigration. It also describes the monetary and fiscal policy responses used in New Zealand to address challenges in each economic period.
The document discusses how lower oil prices can help moderate the impact of the Federal Reserve normalizing monetary policy. It outlines the Fed's three step process to a more normal policy: 1) increasing borrowing rates starting in late 2015, 2) ending reinvestment of maturing securities, and 3) shrinking its balance sheet. Lower oil prices that have added $1,000 to household income and nearly $2 trillion to GDP could offset tighter monetary policy. If stable, lower energy costs would allow central banks to adjust normalization based on oil prices and support achieving sustainable economic recovery as interest rates rise.
The global economic recovery will continue but will remain uneven, with ongoing challenges like high commodity prices, fiscal tightening, and weakened banking systems. The US recovery will rely on risky fiscal and monetary policies while the dollar pressure continues. The European recovery will be mixed in 2011 with divergence between countries. The sovereign debt crisis can be managed if political will exists both nationally and within the EU to find a convincing long-term solution, though intervention may still be needed in the short-term. Inflation will remain low in both the US and Europe in 2011-2012, and interest rates will rise gradually in Europe while remaining low overall. Government bond yields will remain volatile without a clear resolution to the European debt problems.
The global economy is recovering but growth remains heavily dependent on short-term factors like the end of destocking and fiscal stimulus. Unemployment remains high in many countries and household demand is subdued. Europe is recovering but the fiscal crisis raises risks and unemployment has only moderately risen due to wage subsidies. Japan's recovery will be supported by fiscal stimulus and exports but weak domestic demand is causing deflation. China's growth was supported by stimulus but this exacerbated imbalances.
1) The document discusses why economists fear deflation, noting that sustained deflation can interfere with the smooth operation of the economy.
2) Deflation becomes problematic when nominal interest rates hit 0%, as further deflation causes real interest rates to rise, discouraging borrowing and economic activity. Unexpected deflation can also cause losses for banks by reducing the value of loans and collateral.
3) Deflation limits the effectiveness of monetary policy tools like interest rate cuts once rates hit 0%, and alternative tools like quantitative easing have had mixed results in stimulating economies.
4) Deflation also creates challenges for labor markets, as workers resist nominal wage cuts even if they only match falling prices, which can lead to higher
QE has become an integral part of monetary policy in a number of countries over the last ten years. Essentially it has been part of a strategy of cheap money brought in by central banks as a policy response the 2007-08 Global Financial Crisis amid fears of a return to deflationary depression experienced in the 1930s. Economic historians will surely debate the role of Quantitative Easing (QE) in staving off a depression for many years to come.
The EIU has downgraded its forecast for the US in 2010 to 2.3% (from 2.8%) previously. Read about the latest economic forecast for the world, updated from August.
The global economic forecast saw slowing GDP growth in Q1 2011 due to rising oil prices impacting consumer spending. While job growth weakened in May, the report assumes the economy will regain momentum in H2. Medium-term growth will be constrained by fiscal tightening and deleveraging. The earthquake in Japan is expected to reduce GDP growth to -0.5% in 2011 due to impacts on supply chains and power, but a recovery is anticipated in H2 driven by manufacturing and reconstruction. Emerging markets face inflation risks requiring further monetary tightening.
This document defines several key macroeconomic terms:
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the total value of goods and services produced in a country over a one-year period. Real GDP adjusts for inflation to show economic growth. Nominal GDP measures current market value. Unemployment rate refers to those able to work but unemployed. Inflation rate shows rising prices. Fiscal policy involves government taxation and spending to influence Aggregate Demand. Monetary policy is how the Federal Reserve controls money supply and credit. The Aggregate Demand curve depicts different price levels and output demanded in the economy.
The document discusses the concept of the Non-Accelerating Inflation Rate of Unemployment (Nairu). The Nairu represents the lowest level of unemployment an economy can sustain before wages and prices begin to rapidly increase. It captures both parts of the Federal Reserve's dual mandate to achieve maximum employment and price stability. However, estimating the precise Nairu is difficult because the relationship between unemployment and inflation has changed over time and the Phillips Curve is no longer stable. Nonetheless, the Federal Reserve monitors unemployment relative to estimates of the Nairu when making decisions around interest rates and monetary policy.
This document discusses various methods of measuring living standards and economic well-being beyond GDP per capita. It notes inaccuracies in population estimates that impact GDP calculations and differences in regional disposable incomes within countries. While GDP per capita is traditionally used, economic well-being is multi-dimensional and includes factors like health, inequality, sustainability, and happiness. Alternative indicators that take a broader view are now commonly used to assess living standards and well-being.
Etude PwC Global Economy Watch (fév. 2015)PwC France
http://bit.ly/GlobalEconomyWatchfev15-CP
Selon la dernière étude « Global Economy Watch » du cabinet d’audit et de conseil PwC, les économies importatrices nettes de pétrole, telles que la zone Euro, les États-Unis et le Japon devraient être les grandes gagnantes de la chute du prix du pétrole au cours de l’année 2015. La zone Euro devrait également bénéficier à court terme du programme d’assouplissement quantitatif annoncé par la BCE.
GDP fell 6.2% in the third quarter of 2008 and projections show it continuing to decline or getting even worse in 2009, marking the first negative GDP growth. While population growth has remained steady, the falling GDP combined with rising population will lead to an even sharper drop in GDP per capita. Personal consumption expenditures, a lagging indicator, also declined in late 2008 and early 2009 as consumers saved more and spent less, contributing to the decreasing GDP and hurting the economy.
The document discusses various causes and effects of inflation, including demand-pull inflation which occurs when there is excess demand for goods and services, and cost-push inflation which is caused by external supply shocks that shift the short-run aggregate supply curve inward. It also examines the costs of inflation such as a loss of purchasing power and potential for a wage-price spiral, as well as the consequences like disruption to business planning and potential unemployment. The relationship between inflation, economic growth, and inflation expectations is explored.
I prepared this slide on my research paper 'fiscal deficit and inflation ' on the current economic situation of India. In this data has been collected from economic survey 2011-12 and several other books. This slide has full data how the the central govt. and central bank uses their, fiscal policy and monetary policy respectively Hope, it will provide a good help for students who want to know about these concepts of economics.
gaurav tripathi(undergrad econ)>
Inflation - How it's measured content slideshow. Designed for the Economic A level qualification. Can be used in revision and in class.
Subtopics:
Intro to Inflation
Index Figures, Measuring Inflation
The CPI
RPI: An Alternative Measure of Inflation
Existing home prices increased in May while new home prices declined slightly but then recovered in June. Overall home prices are down slightly year-over-year but the decline has lessened, especially when excluding distressed sales. Distressed sales, which hold back prices, continued trending downward in June and inventories remain stable alongside seasonal increases in sales. Job growth, confidence, and available financing are needed for more consumers to take advantage of housing opportunities.
Global inflation is increasing due to rising commodity prices, with inflation around 6% in Brazil, 10% in India, and 2.4% in the Euro area. However, much of the price increases are due to temporary factors like weak harvests or tax increases. Core inflation excluding food and fuel has risen much less. Emerging markets face more risk of persistent inflation as their economies are growing faster and monetary conditions are looser than in 2008. Tighter fiscal policy through reduced budget deficits would be a better tool than interest rates for emerging markets to fight inflation.
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 emerged during the financial crisis, inflation has now become a concern, with some worried that high unemployment and inflation could result in stagflation, making it difficult for the Fed to address inflation without further hurting the job market. Producer prices are showing signs of inflation and commodity prices remain high, though consumer prices are more subdued, putting upward pressure on prices from a weak dollar and increasing costs of imported goods.
Is the World Economy Heading for the Great Deflation? QNB Group
The document discusses the rising risk of a "Great Deflation", where falling commodity and asset prices could trigger a vicious cycle of declining global prices, economic activity, income, investment, and consumption. Lower oil prices and stock market declines are exacerbating global deflationary pressures. A Great Deflation would significantly weaken the global economic outlook and hurt commodity exporting nations the most. While central banks' monetary policies have proven ineffective against deflation, increased government spending may be needed to boost demand and stabilize prices.
5b causes and effects of economic indicatorsmaynardteacher
Unemployment can be caused by factors like changing jobs, seasonal demand fluctuations, changing skills needs, or national spending cycles. It costs society by reducing total production and individuals through lost income. Inflation is a general price increase that can be caused by rising production costs, high demand outpacing supply, or excessive money supply growth. It reduces purchasing power over time and has different impacts on savers, borrowers, and asset holders. Deflation decreases overall prices and generally accompanies rising unemployment as spending declines. Reduced economic growth occurs when total demand is less than the nation's output, lowering GDP and employment while potentially decreasing inflation.
This document summarizes New Zealand's business cycles since the global financial crisis of 2008-2009. It discusses 4 main business cycles: 1) the global financial crisis, 2) a green shoot recovery from 2009-2010, 3) a period of domestic caution and global uncertainty from 2012-2012, and 4) a time of persistently low inflation from 2014 to present day. During each cycle, the document outlines changes in economic indicators like GDP, inflation, interest rates, and immigration. It also describes the monetary and fiscal policy responses used in New Zealand to address challenges in each economic period.
The document discusses how lower oil prices can help moderate the impact of the Federal Reserve normalizing monetary policy. It outlines the Fed's three step process to a more normal policy: 1) increasing borrowing rates starting in late 2015, 2) ending reinvestment of maturing securities, and 3) shrinking its balance sheet. Lower oil prices that have added $1,000 to household income and nearly $2 trillion to GDP could offset tighter monetary policy. If stable, lower energy costs would allow central banks to adjust normalization based on oil prices and support achieving sustainable economic recovery as interest rates rise.
The global economic recovery will continue but will remain uneven, with ongoing challenges like high commodity prices, fiscal tightening, and weakened banking systems. The US recovery will rely on risky fiscal and monetary policies while the dollar pressure continues. The European recovery will be mixed in 2011 with divergence between countries. The sovereign debt crisis can be managed if political will exists both nationally and within the EU to find a convincing long-term solution, though intervention may still be needed in the short-term. Inflation will remain low in both the US and Europe in 2011-2012, and interest rates will rise gradually in Europe while remaining low overall. Government bond yields will remain volatile without a clear resolution to the European debt problems.
The global economy is recovering but growth remains heavily dependent on short-term factors like the end of destocking and fiscal stimulus. Unemployment remains high in many countries and household demand is subdued. Europe is recovering but the fiscal crisis raises risks and unemployment has only moderately risen due to wage subsidies. Japan's recovery will be supported by fiscal stimulus and exports but weak domestic demand is causing deflation. China's growth was supported by stimulus but this exacerbated imbalances.
1) The document discusses why economists fear deflation, noting that sustained deflation can interfere with the smooth operation of the economy.
2) Deflation becomes problematic when nominal interest rates hit 0%, as further deflation causes real interest rates to rise, discouraging borrowing and economic activity. Unexpected deflation can also cause losses for banks by reducing the value of loans and collateral.
3) Deflation limits the effectiveness of monetary policy tools like interest rate cuts once rates hit 0%, and alternative tools like quantitative easing have had mixed results in stimulating economies.
4) Deflation also creates challenges for labor markets, as workers resist nominal wage cuts even if they only match falling prices, which can lead to higher
QE has become an integral part of monetary policy in a number of countries over the last ten years. Essentially it has been part of a strategy of cheap money brought in by central banks as a policy response the 2007-08 Global Financial Crisis amid fears of a return to deflationary depression experienced in the 1930s. Economic historians will surely debate the role of Quantitative Easing (QE) in staving off a depression for many years to come.
The EIU has downgraded its forecast for the US in 2010 to 2.3% (from 2.8%) previously. Read about the latest economic forecast for the world, updated from August.
The global economic forecast saw slowing GDP growth in Q1 2011 due to rising oil prices impacting consumer spending. While job growth weakened in May, the report assumes the economy will regain momentum in H2. Medium-term growth will be constrained by fiscal tightening and deleveraging. The earthquake in Japan is expected to reduce GDP growth to -0.5% in 2011 due to impacts on supply chains and power, but a recovery is anticipated in H2 driven by manufacturing and reconstruction. Emerging markets face inflation risks requiring further monetary tightening.
This document defines several key macroeconomic terms:
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the total value of goods and services produced in a country over a one-year period. Real GDP adjusts for inflation to show economic growth. Nominal GDP measures current market value. Unemployment rate refers to those able to work but unemployed. Inflation rate shows rising prices. Fiscal policy involves government taxation and spending to influence Aggregate Demand. Monetary policy is how the Federal Reserve controls money supply and credit. The Aggregate Demand curve depicts different price levels and output demanded in the economy.
The document discusses the concept of the Non-Accelerating Inflation Rate of Unemployment (Nairu). The Nairu represents the lowest level of unemployment an economy can sustain before wages and prices begin to rapidly increase. It captures both parts of the Federal Reserve's dual mandate to achieve maximum employment and price stability. However, estimating the precise Nairu is difficult because the relationship between unemployment and inflation has changed over time and the Phillips Curve is no longer stable. Nonetheless, the Federal Reserve monitors unemployment relative to estimates of the Nairu when making decisions around interest rates and monetary policy.
This document discusses various methods of measuring living standards and economic well-being beyond GDP per capita. It notes inaccuracies in population estimates that impact GDP calculations and differences in regional disposable incomes within countries. While GDP per capita is traditionally used, economic well-being is multi-dimensional and includes factors like health, inequality, sustainability, and happiness. Alternative indicators that take a broader view are now commonly used to assess living standards and well-being.
Etude PwC Global Economy Watch (fév. 2015)PwC France
http://bit.ly/GlobalEconomyWatchfev15-CP
Selon la dernière étude « Global Economy Watch » du cabinet d’audit et de conseil PwC, les économies importatrices nettes de pétrole, telles que la zone Euro, les États-Unis et le Japon devraient être les grandes gagnantes de la chute du prix du pétrole au cours de l’année 2015. La zone Euro devrait également bénéficier à court terme du programme d’assouplissement quantitatif annoncé par la BCE.
GDP fell 6.2% in the third quarter of 2008 and projections show it continuing to decline or getting even worse in 2009, marking the first negative GDP growth. While population growth has remained steady, the falling GDP combined with rising population will lead to an even sharper drop in GDP per capita. Personal consumption expenditures, a lagging indicator, also declined in late 2008 and early 2009 as consumers saved more and spent less, contributing to the decreasing GDP and hurting the economy.
The document discusses various causes and effects of inflation, including demand-pull inflation which occurs when there is excess demand for goods and services, and cost-push inflation which is caused by external supply shocks that shift the short-run aggregate supply curve inward. It also examines the costs of inflation such as a loss of purchasing power and potential for a wage-price spiral, as well as the consequences like disruption to business planning and potential unemployment. The relationship between inflation, economic growth, and inflation expectations is explored.
I prepared this slide on my research paper 'fiscal deficit and inflation ' on the current economic situation of India. In this data has been collected from economic survey 2011-12 and several other books. This slide has full data how the the central govt. and central bank uses their, fiscal policy and monetary policy respectively Hope, it will provide a good help for students who want to know about these concepts of economics.
gaurav tripathi(undergrad econ)>
Inflation - How it's measured content slideshow. Designed for the Economic A level qualification. Can be used in revision and in class.
Subtopics:
Intro to Inflation
Index Figures, Measuring Inflation
The CPI
RPI: An Alternative Measure of Inflation
Existing home prices increased in May while new home prices declined slightly but then recovered in June. Overall home prices are down slightly year-over-year but the decline has lessened, especially when excluding distressed sales. Distressed sales, which hold back prices, continued trending downward in June and inventories remain stable alongside seasonal increases in sales. Job growth, confidence, and available financing are needed for more consumers to take advantage of housing opportunities.
Presentation: REALTOR® Party Political Survival Initiative--What You Need to ...REALTORS
The document discusses proposed changes to the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) political advocacy programs in response to a 2010 Supreme Court ruling allowing increased corporate political spending. It proposes enhancing NAR's political influence by expanding its existing Realtor Party programs at a cost of $38.8 million annually over 5 years, funded by a $40 annual dues increase per member beginning in 2012. The changes aim to help elect more Realtor-friendly candidates and influence real estate issues by deploying new tools for campaign services, funding state/local candidates and issues, and expanding federal-level activities.
The National Association of Realtors annually surveys home buyers and sellers to understand the housing market. In 2008, the housing market slowed significantly due to tightening credit. As credit became restricted, home inventory rose and prices declined, making it a challenging time for buyers and sellers. However, real estate professionals continue helping clients complete home sales despite the difficult environment.
Smart growth aims to guide development to suitable areas and organize it into more compact, connected forms to reduce environmental impacts and support walkable communities. While smart growth has gained momentum, with many new urbanist developments and economic benefits, conventional low-density development still dominates due to restrictive zoning in most places. For smart growth to succeed, efforts must happen at both regional and local levels, as seen in programs in Maryland, Portland, and other areas.
The document discusses innovative approaches that rural communities are taking to manage growth while preserving open space, including:
1) Conservation subdivisions that cluster homes on a portion of the land, preserving the rest as open space, like developments in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
2) Transferring development rights between landowners to concentrate growth and protect sensitive lands, as in a New York town working with a land planner.
3) Advocacy groups educating rural officials on conservation design to link habitat areas and give homeowners more backyard space.
While some prices declined in August and September, inflation remains a concern. Consumer prices are rising for many necessities like food, housing, and transportation. While overall inflation is within the target range of 1-2% and 2-4%, some prices are increasing at a considerable rate and approaching the upper bounds of those ranges. The Federal Reserve must balance keeping interest rates low to stimulate the economy with raising them to combat inflation.
Inflation increased slightly in January according to several key measures. Consumer prices rose 0.2% while producer prices increased 0.1%. Both measures show prices are noticeably higher than a year ago. Core consumer prices, excluding food and energy, are just outside the target range of 1-2%. Some items like meats, food, transportation and medical costs are rising at a considerable rate causing concern. The Federal Reserve has committed to keeping interest rates low through late 2014 to help the economy, though this policy could lead to higher inflation.
The document provides an overview of macroeconomic policies and concepts including:
1) It discusses the business cycle and macroeconomic equilibrium and how disturbances can cause instability.
2) Keynes argued that government intervention is necessary to address inherent instability in free markets. Fiscal and monetary policies can be used to stimulate aggregate demand.
3) Supply-side policies aim to shift aggregate supply curves by incentivizing production. Both demand and supply factors influence macroeconomic outcomes like growth, unemployment and inflation.
Today’s Economic Landscape and What’s on the Other SideSavannah Whaley
The document provides an analysis of the current economic landscape and projections for recovery. It summarizes key economic indicators showing the severity of the recession across sectors such as housing, employment, manufacturing, and consumer spending. Government responses are also reviewed, including stimulus programs aimed at supporting recovery in 2009-2010. Challenges to recovery are noted, but a gradual cyclical upturn is projected starting in 2010, led by increased employment and spending. Longer term issues facing the US economy are also discussed.
1. Inflation is defined as a rise in the general level of prices where a unit of currency buys less than it previously could. It occurs when the money supply grows faster than the economy.
2. There are three main types of inflation: demand-pull inflation caused by increased demand, cost-push inflation caused by increased costs of production, and built-in inflation caused by expectations of future inflation.
3. While inflation has some potential advantages like enabling adjustment of wages and prices, it also has disadvantages like uncertainty that reduces investment, and loss of international competitiveness from higher prices. High or hyperinflation can severely damage an economy.
Degroof Petercam Asset Management's chief economist and asset allocator look into whether the reflation trade is for real and inflation is back in the cards.
The document discusses the effects of inflation after the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides background on how the pandemic caused global economic crisis and how countries responded. After vaccines were developed, many thought economies would recover but instead faced high inflation due to factors like increased demand, broken supply chains, labor shortages, the war in Ukraine, and financial aid provided during lockdowns. Examples of inflation rates in 2022 for several major economies are given, showing increases from pre-pandemic levels. The document then discusses impacts of high inflation on economies and individuals. It concludes by comparing Pakistan's economy before the pandemic when it was struggling but stable, to its response and current situation facing high inflation like other countries.
Webloyalty Easter Retail Report - an economic update for 2014Webloyalty UK
Looking in depth at the UK economy, this report from Webloyalty and Conlumino reveals predictions for the Easter break. This report is not just interesting for the general public, but provides an insight for retailers around this season.
This document discusses inflation, its causes and methods for controlling it. It defines inflation as a general rise in prices over time which reduces purchasing power. Inflation is inversely related to unemployment and hurts investors. It is measured by price indices like the wholesale price index (WPI) and consumer price index (CPI). Causes include demand-pull, cost-push, and built-in inflation. Controlling inflation requires coordinated monetary policy like interest rate changes and fiscal policy like tax increases. Extreme, hyperinflation has devastated Zimbabwe's economy.
This document discusses key economic indicators like inflation and unemployment. It defines inflation, lists common inflation measures like the CPI and PPI, and outlines drawbacks of the CPI. Unemployment is defined as those without a job but seeking work. Common types of unemployment include frictional, structural, and cyclical. Factors like minimum wages and recessions can impact unemployment levels.
Using cartoons to teach about inflationMike Fladlien
This document provides a summary of several cartoons that use humor and metaphor to explain concepts related to inflation. It discusses topics like the components that make up the Consumer Price Index, the effects of drought on food prices, how higher gas prices can slow economic recovery, and how monetary and fiscal policy tools like interest rates and tax cuts can be used to combat inflation. The document also examines more complex issues like cost-push inflation, the distributional impacts of inflation on debtors and creditors, and the risks of hyperinflation.
IMF Regional Economic Outlook for the Caucasus and Central AsiaCRRC-Armenia
The document summarizes the International Monetary Fund's November 2009 regional economic outlook report for the Caucasus and Central Asia region. It finds that while the global economy is beginning to recover from the crisis, recovery in the CCA region will be modest, with growth expected to pick up in 2010 following a downturn in 2009. The crisis hit the region's energy importing countries hard through sharp drops in remittances and exports. Macroeconomic policies across the region were made more accommodative to counter the crisis impacts. Financial sectors remain stressed with rising non-performing loans. Poverty levels may rise in energy importers due to factors like lower incomes and employment. Sustained fiscal stimulus and financial sector stabilization will be important for recovery
Presentation Topic is : Inflation Situation in The Economy of Bangladesh.
Topic Covered:
• INFLATION
• REASON OF INFLATION
• TYPES OF INFLATION
• CAUSES OF INFLATION
• IMPACT OF INFLATION IN
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY
• GLOBAL REVIEW OF INFLATION
• INFLATION OUTLOOK IN BANGLADESH
• MEASURES TO CONTROL INFLATION
• PEOPLE & LOCAL MARKET REVIEW IN
BANGLADESH
- Global inflation has been trending downward since 2011 due to factors like technological innovation lowering prices and free trade increasing competition. However, the UK's inflation rate rose in 2016 as the falling pound since the Brexit vote began transmitting higher import prices to consumers.
- While UK inflation is projected to rise to around 2.5-2.75% by 2018-2019 as the pound's depreciation fully feeds through the economy, bond markets expect even higher inflation of 3.1%. Rising inflation could squeeze corporate profit margins and erode bond values as interest rates rise.
- Equity performance in a rising inflation environment depends on the stage of the economic cycle. Moderate inflation and interest rate hikes during growth periods are
Most recently, the strengthening economy has improved the budgetary outlooks of most state and local governments, leading them to reduce their pace of fiscal tightening. At the same time, though, fiscal policy at the federal level has become significantly more restrictive. In particular, the expiration of the payroll tax cut, the enactment of tax increases, the effects of the budget caps on discretionary spending, the onset of the sequestration, and the declines in defense spending for overseas military operations are expected, collectively, to exert a substantial drag on the economy this year. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that the deficit reduction policies in current law will slow the pace of real GDP growth by about 1-1/2 percentage points during 2013, relative to what it would have been otherwise.
Read the latest Economist Intelligence Unit economic forecast for August. Includes regional outlooks for the US, Western Europe, Japan, and Emerging Markets. Also forecasts for commodities and exchange rates. Visit www.eiu.com/gfs to view more.
An Individual project given in order to complete the module named Macro Economics which expresses analysis of the trends of inflation rates of Sri Lanka during recent years.
Inflation in Sri Lanka has been volatile over the past decade. It peaked at 22.6% in 2008 due to high commodity prices and money supply growth, but declined to 3.56% in 2009 as monetary policy tightened and prices fell. Inflation then gradually increased until 2012, and decreased to 6.94% in 2013. Maintaining price stability is a key objective of Sri Lanka's central bank, as high and unpredictable inflation can negatively impact the economy by redistributing wealth, lowering real incomes, and increasing borrowing costs. The document discusses inflation measurement, trends, and causes in Sri Lanka from 2008 to the present.
1) Indonesia faced severe economic turmoil during the Asian Financial Crisis in 1998, with GDP declining by 13.31% that year. However, GDP growth recovered significantly to over 6% in 2010-2011 after the global financial crisis.
2) Consumption contributes the highest proportion to Indonesia's GDP, followed by exports. Investment and government spending contribute smaller and more variable proportions.
3) While inflation in Indonesia has historically been higher than in peer nations, it has shown a gradual declining trend in recent years as the government reduces fuel and electricity subsidies. Volatile food and administered fuel prices continue to pose challenges.
The document defines inflation as a general rise in price levels. It discusses how the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is used to measure inflation by comparing the price of a market basket of goods from the current year to a base year. An inflation rate of 2.8% in 2011 is provided as an example. The effects of inflation, such as how it redistributes income and impacts different groups, are examined.
Home prices showed a slight decline in January according to most measures, with the exception of CoreLogic's distressed-excluded measure which increased slightly. Early February data showed year-over-year price increases for the first time since November 2010 according to existing home sales. Distressed sales, which hold back price increases, comprised 34% of sales in a recent survey, down from nearly 40% a year ago. Low inventories, declining delinquency rates, and strong demand are expected to continue supporting home prices.
The document summarizes inflation data for March 2012. It reports that consumer and producer prices increased 0.4% in March, with annual inflation at 2.9% and 3.3% respectively. Some items like food and medical services saw price increases above overall inflation. The Federal Reserve is committed to low interest rates through 2014 to boost the economy, but high inflation could force them to raise rates sooner.
The document summarizes state employment trends from February 2012. It highlights that the US unemployment rate declined in January 2012 and that most states also saw improvements in their unemployment rates over the previous month and year. It notes that over 40 states added jobs in January 2012 and that job growth was seen in 44 states over the previous year. The outlook is that increasing labor force participation may slow further declines in unemployment rates even as new jobs are added. The rest of the document provides charts showing nonfarm payroll employment levels for each state from 2007 to 2011.
Home prices rose slightly in November according to some measures but declined according to others. Distressed home sales made up 32% of total sales in November, down from 40% a year ago. Most forecasts predict stable or increasing home prices in coming months, supported by low inventories and affordable prices, though limited new construction could constrain buyer options.
The document summarizes home price data from various sources in January 2012. It finds that while most measures showed slight monthly price increases in November, year-over-year declines remained small. Distressed home sales made up 32% of the market, down from 40% a year ago. The outlook anticipated limited new construction supply balancing with low inventories, declining delinquencies, and potential economic improvements supporting home prices.
Metro Area Unemployment Data from December 2011REALTORS
The document analyzes unemployment rates in 27 major metro areas in the United States. It finds that while unemployment is not back to normal levels everywhere, 24 areas saw job gains in the last year and unemployment improved in 25 areas. Minneapolis had the lowest unemployment rate at 5.5% in December while Las Vegas had the highest at 12.7%. Houston had the biggest payroll growth over the last year.
The unemployment rate in the US and most states declined in December 2011. 46 states saw an improvement in their unemployment rate over the past year, led by Nevada, Florida, and New Mexico. 25 states and DC experienced job growth in December, though the average growth among states was less than previous months. While unemployment rates declined, this may be partly due to a decrease in workforce participation, which could keep unemployment rates high or cause them to rise despite new job creation.
The document discusses recent inflation trends in the US. In December, consumer and producer prices either moderated or declined for items like food, energy and utilities, causing overall inflation measures to remain flat or decrease slightly. However, some prices like food at home and medical services increased at concerning rates. Looking ahead, the Federal Reserve will likely continue its low interest rate policy through 2013 to support the economy, which risks potential future inflation.
The document discusses how developers are addressing affordable housing needs in the current economic environment by building on a smaller scale with slower development. Specifically, some developers are focusing on smaller projects that do not require as much debt, and many home builders are constructing smaller homes to match current consumer demand. Additionally, local realtor associations are playing important roles in their communities by addressing workforce housing needs through various strategies like sustainable affordable housing.
Metro Area Unemployment Data: January 2012REALTORS
While unemployment rates have improved in most metro areas compared to a year ago, there is still significant geographic variation. The Minneapolis area had the lowest unemployment rate in November at 5.1%, while Las Vegas continued to have the highest at 12.5%. Twenty-six of the 27 metro areas reviewed saw decreases in their unemployment rates over the last year, with only Chicago seeing an increase. Las Vegas saw the greatest improvement, with its unemployment rate falling 2.4 percentage points from 14.9% to 12.5% over the year.
The document summarizes home price data from various sources for December 2011. It finds that monthly home price declines in October were small except for non-distressed existing homes which saw small gains. Year-over-year declines were also small across measures. Distressed sales made up around 30% of existing home sales. Low inventories, declining delinquency rates, and stable buyer traffic should support prices going forward despite challenges from client pricing expectations. Affordability remains high and improving employment could boost home sales and prices in 2012.
The unemployment rate declined in November across most states and nationally. Forty-three states and DC saw declines, with Michigan, Alabama, Minnesota, South Carolina and Utah seeing drops over 0.5%. New Mexico saw the largest year-over-year improvement. Most states also added jobs in November, led by South Carolina, while Alaska lost jobs. However, slowing labor force growth may keep unemployment rates from declining further despite job creation.
Canadian buyers are a significant source of demand for US real estate. Canadians accounted for 23% of international buyers in 2010, up from 7% in 2007. Factors driving Canadian demand include the strong Canadian dollar, relatively lower home prices in the US, and higher returns on investment properties. Popular destinations for Canadian buyers include Florida, Arizona, and parts of the Western US. Real estate professionals are advised to connect with Canadian agents and professionals to build referral relationships and tap into the growing Canadian market.
The document discusses strategies for real estate agents to build successful multicultural teams. It recommends that agents partner with others who have complementary skills and specialize in different niche markets. This allows the team members to leverage each other's strengths and expand their reach. The document provides tips for agents to formalize roles, create compensation agreements, and develop communication systems to ensure their team runs smoothly. It highlights one successful team that specializes in the Canadian and UK markets in Florida.
The document summarizes home price data from various sources in November 2011. Most sources showed a typical seasonal month-to-month decline in home prices except for the FHFA price index and CoreLogic index, which increased slightly. Year-over-year comparisons showed price declines of 1-4% from the previous year, around the same as prior months. New home prices continued to fluctuate due to low construction levels. Distressed home sales remained around 30% of total sales, slowing price growth. Low inventories, declining delinquencies, and stable buyer traffic were expected to support prices despite limited new home construction options for buyers.
The document summarizes various home price measures from November 2011. Most measures showed the typical seasonal month-to-month decline, except the FHFA price index and CoreLogic index which increased slightly. Year-over-year price changes remained around 1-4% decline. New home prices continued to fluctuate due to low construction levels. Distressed sales remained around 30% of total sales. Low inventory, declining delinquency rates, and stable buyer traffic were expected to support prices despite limited housing options.
While home prices were stable month-to-month in August, typical seasonal declines occurred in September as the summer selling season ended. Compared to a year ago, price changes remained stable between August and September for existing homes with a 3-4% annual decline in both months, while new home prices worsened somewhat. Distressed sales, which hold back existing home prices, continue to make up about 30% of sales, down from nearly 40% earlier in the year. Limited new construction means buyers initially looking for new homes may find more selection among existing homes.
The US unemployment rate remained unchanged in September at 9.1% but has decreased from 9.6% a year ago. Unemployment rates improved in 25 states and were unchanged in 12 states in September. Louisiana and Minnesota saw the largest improvements of 0.3%. Since September last year, 38 states have seen lower unemployment rates, with New Mexico experiencing the biggest drop from 8.6% to 6.6%.
Most home price measures increased in July, though new home prices weakened slightly. NAR's median price measure showed weakness in July and August, possibly due to the end of the peak buying season and changing home mix. Over the year, home prices are down slightly but the decline is small, especially excluding distressed sales. Low new construction and little new home activity cause volatility in new home price data. Distressed sales, which hold back prices, comprise around 30% of sales, down from 40% earlier in the year, and this should help support price increases. Stable to declining inventories and rising apartment rents relative to affordable home prices make buying attractive.
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