Prices in the USA and the Federal Reserve
美國物價與聯準會
Introduction
Prices for things are very high in the USA. The Federal Reserve bank wants to stop this.
美國的物價非常高。聯準會希望能停止這種情況。
Main Body
Prices rose 4.1% in May. This happened because the USA and Iran fought. This fight stopped oil and energy from moving. Now, energy costs more money.
五月份物價上漲了4.1%。這是因為美國與伊朗發生衝突，導致石油與能源無法運送，因此現在能源成本增加。
Some bank leaders think prices will go down by 2028. They say houses will cost less soon. Other leaders are still worried about high prices.
部分銀行領導者認為物價將在2028年前下降，他們表示房價很快將降低。但其他領導者仍擔心高物價問題。
But the USA economy is still strong. People are spending more money. New AI technology helps the economy grow.
不過美國經濟依然強勁。民眾消費增加，且新的AI技術有助於經濟成長。
Conclusion
The economy is growing, but prices are still high. The bank may raise interest rates in 2026.
經濟正在成長，但物價依然高漲。聯準會可能會在2026年調高利率。
Vocabulary Learning
💰 Talking about Money & Change
In the text, we see words that show if things are going up or down. This is very important for A2 English.
1. Going UP (Increasing)
- Rose (The past of 'rise') Prices rose 4.1%.
- Grow The economy helps the economy grow.
- Raise The bank may raise interest rates.
2. Going DOWN (Decreasing)
- Go down Prices will go down by 2028.
- Cost less Houses will cost less soon.
💡 Quick Pattern: "Cost + [Money Word]"
Look at these two ways to describe prices from the story:
- "Energy costs more money" (Expensive )
- "Houses will cost less" (Cheaper )
Vocabulary Note:
- High = Expensive
- Strong = Healthy/Good (used for the economy)