Prices for goods and services increased 7% in the last year, the highest inflation rate in nearly four decades.

@j_dingdingding spoke with economists to understand what’s happening. latimes.com/business/story…
What’s driving inflation?

Two words: supply chain. Consumers are eager to spend, and suppliers aren’t able to keep up with the demand.

COVID caused enduring problems with the shipping, unloading and delivery of goods around the country. latimes.com/business/story…
A shortage of semiconductors has limited car production, which in turn has raised used car and rental car prices sharply.

The pandemic also saw a wave of bankruptcies among U.S. oil producers as the economy briefly came to a standstill. latimes.com/business/story…
About half of the total inflation can be attributed to higher prices for cars and energy, the BLS reported.

The other half: food, housing, furnishings, appliances and other goods, all of which are affected by pandemic-related supply problems. latimes.com/business/story…
Is anyone benefiting from inflation?

For mortgage holders, the value of their homes is increasing, but their mortgages are locked in at a low interest rate.

Suppliers of construction and manufacturing materials (ex: lumber) are also doing well. latimes.com/business/story…
How is inflation affecting the job market?

With U.S. unemployment at a record low and companies scrambling to fill jobs, workers have bargaining power for higher wages, experts say. latimes.com/business/story…
What is the Federal Reserve doing about inflation? When can we expect relief from higher prices?

@j_dingdingding answers these questions and more: latimes.com/business/story…

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