The recent spike in inflation rates has been causing a lot of global distress. Increases in cost of living, energy, gas, food, and used cars are all contributing to the high rate of inflation. Big price increases are not exclusive to the U.S. According to a recent C.P.I. report, consumer prices in the U.S. increased 9.1 percent over the previous year; they increased 9.6 percent across the E.U. in the same time period. Many economists are hoping that the surge in prices will start to peak by the end of the year, reflecting the impact of central banks raising interest rates.

Skyrocketing costs getting you down? Let’s express our frustration with music. For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about money (or lack thereof) do you want to hear?

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Songs Played:
Ray Charles – Busted
The Drums – Money
The Flying Lizards – Money
Spinal Tap – Gimme Some Money
Jamie T – If You’ve Got The Money
Jackie Shane – Money (That’s What I Want)
Pet Shop Boys – Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots Of Money)
Rihanna - Better Have My Money
Pulp – Common People
Mason Jennings – Sorry Signs on Cash Machines (Bonus Track!)