Beyond the Numbers: The Varied Impact of Inflation Inflation, while a key economic indicator, does not impact all demographics uniformly due to the aggregate nature of its measurement. Monthly inflation rates are calculated based on a general basket of goods which may not reflect the true spending habits of various groups, such as low-income or rural families. By examining disaggregated product groups and leveraging high-frequency online price data, researchers can uncover how inflation differentially affects diverse populations, revealing that the experience of inflation varies significantly among different groups. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Powell's Testimony Suggests Softening of Controversial Bank Capital Proposal READ MORE American Wallets Fight Back: How Consumer Resistance is Curbing Inflation READ MORE Asian Dollar Loans Hit 14-Year Low as Companies Seek Cheaper Alternatives READ MORE Jackson Hole Symposium: Powell's Speech to Signal Fed's Rate Cut Strategy READ MORE Rethinking the 60/40 Strategy: BofA Suggests Commodities as the New Fixed Income READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment