mteepleDec 15, 20211 minHow Inflation Might Ease Consumer BehaviorThe pandemic pulled forward or accelerated an enormous amount of consumer spending that was pent up for months during lock downs and...
mteepleDec 1, 20211 minSocial Security Benefits Going Up In 2022Social Security recipients are due to receive the largest increase in benefits since 1982, but for many recipients, the increase in...
mteepleOct 16, 20191 minConsumer TrendsA measure of inflation as gauged by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) accelerated by more than forecast over the past year. The CPI, which...
mteepleJun 20, 20181 minConsumer Inflation and BehaviorBusinesses across various industries are experiencing higher input costs such as fuel, freight, labor, and materials including steel and...
mteepleMar 21, 20181 minWhere Inflation Is Hiding – Consumer DynamicsEach month the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which essentially is a measure of inflation. The latest...