NBC talked to voters who find both parties, Democratic and Republican, lacking and who are looking for change. Here are their thoughts about the state of American politics as Trump begins his second ...

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Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the cost of living continues to outpace earnings, leaving many ...

“Our basic thinking has not changed,” he added, stressing the importance of "the positive cycle” of higher prices and wages. Recent price data show inflation hovering at about the central ...

The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate from 0.25% to 0.5% due to inflation reaching the desired 2% target. Consumer prices and wages show continuous growth. Future rate hikes are possible ...

TOKYO (AP) — The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25% Friday, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level. “The economy is gradually recovering ...

But here is another reason to be super annoyed with inflation: While workers’ wages lag behind rising costs, the government benefits from inflation through increased tax revenues, both from higher ...

cut back on wages and people hold back on spending. Japan’s stance is at odds with the loosening trends adopted by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank, which have been cutting rates ...