Inflation Trends and Their Impact on the Middle Class

Over the past few decades, inflation has become one of the biggest economic problems, affecting households' financial security all around the world. The middle class, as it frequently experiences both the combined pressure of slow wage growth and growing expenses, is one of the most affected groups. This paper analyses the ongoing inflation trends and how they particularly affect the purchasing power of the middle class. It draws particular attention to how families from the middle class are most negatively impacted by price increases for basic needs like food, fuel, and housing, by which their capacity to save and invest is restricted. The study aims to give readers an in-depth understanding of how inflation weakens middle-class economic stability through studying both macroeconomic data and regular household experiences.