and then today... What inflation? ...consumer prices actually fell by 0.1% in January...

...which should allow The Fed to keep Interests Rates Low, Low, Low a bit longer...

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Flat Prices Bode Well for Economy

 Consumer prices in the U.S. are barely rising, a boon to shoppers for everything from computers to clothing and a big reason that the Federal Reserve is willing to keep interest rates exceptionally low a while longer... more HERE. 

 

Source WIKIPEDIA "Federal Funds Rate"