The consumer price index cooled unexpectedly in November. But economists said the data should be interpreted with some caution due to the government shutdown.
Will Higher Tariffs Cause Inflation? Many people say yes. But some disagree. There is evidence for both views, but much is unclear, and that uncertainty has confounded the Federal Reserve, unsettled ...
The consumer price index rose 2.4% on an annual basis in May 2025, up from 2.3% in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Inflation trends are largely encouraging under the surface, and ...
The annual inflation rate increased slightly in May as an uptick in grocery inflation somewhat offset lower prices at the gasoline pump. And while inflation was relatively tame, economists said they ...
Inflation retreated again in April on the back of lower prices for consumer staples like groceries and gasoline, and other items such as used cars and clothing. The consumer price index, a key ...
Inflation jumped in January on the back of higher prices for consumer staples like groceries and energy. Economists worry inflation has become entrenched above the Federal Reserve's target, even as ...