Inflation is at its highest level in decades. We explain why prices are rising so quickly and how the Federal Reserve faces a tricky decision as it begins to raise interest rates.

A small amount of inflation is supposed to help the economy by encouraging spending and investment. But too much of it could send the economy into a spiral. For that reason, the Federal Reserve ...

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The Federal Reserve has been reluctant to ease policy while inflation stays above its two percent goal. A hotter CPI print could keep rate cuts off the table and unsettle markets that crave clarity.

Inflation happens when general prices go up, relative to supply. It causes a noticeable and continuous decline in buying power. It’s easy to confuse inflation with general market forces.