Inflation in Phoenix is highest in US: Here's how much extra you're paying for groceries, gas, and more
Being No. 1 is typically a good thing, but not when it comes to food, housing, transportation, and gas. Metro Phoenix has led all large cities in inflation since February.
Inflation in metro Phoenix rises again; region stays No. 1 for highest rate in the country
The fuel-price spike was exacerbated by declines in private energy investments in recent years, including fuel-distribution networks in the West, explains Dennis Hoffman, director of ASU’s Office of the University Economist.
As inflation hits 8.5% nationally, it's even higher in Arizona. Here's what to know
How high is inflation in Arizona? Who, or what is to blame for it? An ASU economist answers, citing sharp housing price hikes around metro Phoenix and high gasoline prices.
U.S. inflation rose at fastest rate in 40 years, Valley grew even faster
The last time inflation was this high was in 1981, and the solution then was a severe tightening of credit that tipped the economy into recession, according to an ASU economist.
Phoenix suffers from population growth and a highest-in-the-nation inflation rate
CNBC’s Valerie Castro interviews an ASU economist about Phoenix, which is struggling with population growth and the highest inflation rate in the nation.
When driving up debt makes sense
What 'Great Resignation?' A visiting fellow at the Federal Reserve of San Francisco and a professor of economics at ASU shares his thoughts on the economy in relation to what's also known as the 'Big Quit' and the 'Great Reshuffle,' an ongoing economic trend in which employees have voluntarily re
Lowering gas prices: President Biden releases 180M barrels of oil from strategic reserve
One ASU economist calls it a good start, but a temporary fix.
ASU economists on inflation, employment, and the housing market at Economic Outlook
One of the longest-running, most in-demand forecast events in Arizona live on Zoom May 4.
The Fed's interest hike will affect you in ways you may not expect
An ASU economist says the perception that the Feds are doing something about inflation, can help make it true.
VERIFY: Are gas prices in Arizona more expensive than ever?
According to an ASU economist, the average price for a gallon of unleaded gas in Arizona of $4.59 per gallon does not represent the most expensive “real price.”