Comments on: US Inflation Hits 2.7% as March 2011 Consumer Prices Rise 0.5%

By: Robert

Robert — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:18:01 +0000

The inflation figures published by the government are deceiving. Try putting in a nickel candy bar in 1970, and see what it comes out to in 2011. Not even close. Candy costs way more than just inflation. Also, remember that the size of the bar has shrunk multiple times over the years. What they call a king-size bar is not really much bigger, if at all, from the 1960’s standard. Want to get a different picture? Just try your search engine with the term ‘real inflation rate’. It’s an eye opener.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:42:41 +0000

yes..i agree

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 09 May 2011 05:31:39 +0000

I thought 2-3% was the target inflation range for policy-setters. Suddenly below 3% is considered horrifying?

By: Hector Avellaneda

Hector Avellaneda — Wed, 04 May 2011 02:19:08 +0000

The fact that we can print as many dollars we want to pay our debts in China and the middle east is definitely not helping slow down inflation. I have a feeling many standards of living in the US will be changed forever within the next 10-20 years. People need to start doing something to protect themselves from this sooner rather than later!

Thanks for this great info!

By: John

John — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:31:00 +0000

“Stripping out food and energy costs” – well, Im an average worker who makes average wages, and most of my budget is food/energy. Since that takes most of my paycheck (oh yes, taxes) – there is nothing left at end of the week. So, again – I am the little guy and im getting clobbered!!!!