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May 15, 2013
Business Inflation Expectations Relatively Unchanged
Inflation expectations of businesses were relatively unchanged at 2 percent in May, according to the Atlanta Fed's monthly business inflation expectations (BIE) survey. However, nearly two-thirds of respondents expect labor costs to put moderate to strong upward pressure on prices over the next 12 months.
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April 17, 2013
Business Inflation Expectations Rise Slightly in April
According to the Atlanta Fed's monthly business inflation expectations (BIE) survey, firms expect stronger unit sales level growth over the next 12 months. Firms also anticipate 2.1 percent inflation over the coming year.
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March 22, 2013
March Business Inflation Expectations Unchanged
The Atlanta Fed's monthly business inflation expectations (BIE) survey reports that firms anticipate 1.9 percent inflation over the next 12 months. While unit sales levels are below normal for all firms, those of small firms, in particular, continue to decline compared to "normal" times.
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February 13, 2013
Business Inflation Expectations Virtually Unchanged in February
The Atlanta Fed's monthly business inflation expectations (BIE) survey reports that firms anticipate 1.9 percent inflation over the next 12 months. The special question this month is on the frequency with which firms make price changes; about one-third report they change prices only annually.
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January 16, 2013
Business Inflation Expectations Dip in January
According to the Atlanta Fed's monthly business inflation expectations (BIE) survey, firms anticipate 1.8 percent inflation over the next 12 months. Firms also expect their unit costs to increase 3 percent per year over the next five to 10 years.
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