Tag Archives: Inflation

As Inflation Rises, It’s Even Harder to Get a Raise

Modest wage growth feels even less impressive when prices are rising. But could an upturn be around the corner? Read more detail on Recent Business Law posts –

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Getting “Real” with Capital Gains Taxes by Adjusting for Inflation

Key Findings Inflation-related gains on the sale of assets are not a real increase in wealth. Indexing the purchase price (tax basis) for inflation would provide savers some relief for this type of tax on fictitious income. Failure to index … Continue reading

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The Stock Market Is Worried About Inflation. Should It Be?

Is the economy at risk of overheating? The answer will depend on what really drives price increases, and what the Fed does. Read more detail on Recent Business Law posts –

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Job growth fans fear of inflation) Hot labor market pushes wages up (Chicago Tribune)

Shrugging off concerns about the economys flagging momentum, U.S. employers added a larger-than-expected 180,000 new jobs in March, and the nations jobless rate slipped to 4.4 percent, matching a five-year low, the Labor Department reported Friday. Read more detail on … Continue reading

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Inflation risk in tax cuts, says Labor (Nyngan Observer)

Labor has warned that Treasurer Peter Costello risks putting upward pressure on inflation and interest rates with a free-spending Budget on Tuesday night. Read more detail on Legal News Directory – Employment and Labour law

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