51. And with the jobless rate at the lowest in a generation, inflation may not be far off, Woods added. 52. Another camp has argued that inflation is dormant and that the Fed should be open to more rate cuts if the economy does not rebound convincingly. 53. Another economic indicator today also warned that inflation could be a problem. 54. Another element is that the current economic climate favors stocks and bonds because inflation is low. 55. Another indicator of whether inflation is poised to accelerate is a monthly index published by the Center for International Business Cycle Research at Columbia University. 56. And while most economists said the move was about right, some critics, arguing that inflation was extinct, said the move would hurt workers unnecessarily. 57. Any signs of growth might ignite concern inflation is poised to quicken and spark a sell-off, some investors said. 58. Another economic indicator today also warned inflation could be a problem. 59. April consumer price inflation was lower than expectations. 60. Any signs of growth might reignite concern inflation is poised to quicken and spark a sell-off, some investors said. |