The Worrisome Numbers That the Official Inflation Figures Aren’t Showing

The official consumer price index registers low inflation last year. But some underlying price growth in energy, raw goods and medical care could mean significant inflation in 2011.

Inflation in 2010 was low, according to the consumer price index. But underlying growth in the cost of energy, raw materials and health care could indicate significant inflation this year. And that could mean higher prices for consumers or lower profits for companies.

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The Worrisome Numbers That the Official Inflation Figures Aren’t Showing originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 15 Jan 2011 10:00:00.

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