The New York Times – Music:
As fans from around the world spent money to witness the kick off of the star’s tour in Sweden, they may have caused the country’s inflation rate to stay higher than expected.
Category: Inflation (Economics)
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How Engagement Rings Explain What’s Happening in the Economy
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A major jeweler claims the pandemic may have prevented people from meeting their future fiancés, cutting demand for engagement rings. Inflation and anxiety among shoppers haven’t helped.
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N.B.A. Blames Economy for Hiring Freeze and Budget Cuts
The New York Times – Sports:
In a memo, the league said it was “facing a very different economic reality than just one year ago.”
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Dressing for the Age of Anxiety
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
At Moschino, Jeremy Scott throws out a comic life raft. At Prada, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons embrace the imperfect.
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Spain Offers Free Train Tickets Through End of Year
The New York Times – Travel:
Rail passengers will be able to take free train journeys under 300 kilometers (186 miles) until the end of the year.
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Brands Grapple With Inflation by Being More Transparent About Price Increases
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
As brands grapple with inflation, a new playbook has emerged: Be upfront about price increases, and hope that transparency will keep customers loyal.
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Staycation, Again?
The New York Times – Travel:
Wasn’t this supposed to be the summer of big plans? Inflation, Covid-19 and instability have some travelers putting away their passports and grabbing their weekender bags: The close-to-home vacation isn’t dead yet.
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Fuel Prices Send Airfares Higher, but Travelers Seem Ready to Pay
The New York Times – Travel:
Supplies are not keeping up with demand, and costs may go higher, experts say.
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Appearing This Year at the Masters: Azaleas, Green Jackets and Inflation
The New York Times – Sports:
Famously low concession prices increased a bit, injecting a small dose of the real world at Augusta National Golf Club.