11. And because inflation has risen, real rates have actually fallen slightly. 12. And some economists argued that inflation could rise, even as the economy slows. 13. And while inflation rose, so did unemployment. 14. As inflation rises, so do they, automatically. 15. As inflation rises, workers find that their incomes buy less. 16. Because Russia has not printed enough rubles to pay all its bills, inflation has not risen out of control. 17. A second straight surge of this magnitude would be highly worrisome to those who fear that inflation is rising. 18. A report that U.S. inflation rose less than expected also boosted British shares. 19. A weaker peso makes imported goods more expensive for consumers and can cause inflation to rise. 20. A wide range of economic indicators since then has pointed to slower growth, while inflation has barely risen. |