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Mitch Rudoff: Four ways to fight inflation

Four indicators of fighting inflation.

1. Janet Yellin’s economical meetings resulting (for now) in controlling rate hikes (from the Federal Reserve Bank).

2. A strong U.S. dollar.

3. Low oil prices.

4. The New England Patriots decreasing the air in their footballs.

Mitch Rudoff, Modesto

This story was originally published March 4, 2015 at 4:46 PM with the headline "Mitch Rudoff: Four ways to fight inflation."

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