CONSUMER PRICE INDEX

The consumer price index rose by 7.5% in January from last year, making it the fastest increase since February 1892.

Inflation rose ever so slightly to begin 2023, the latest indicator that high prices for housing and energy remain a ways away from dissipating.

Inflation shows signs of slowing as prices dropped slightly in December.

The latest consumer price index report shows that inflation could be loosening, sending U.S. stocks higher.

With sharp increases in the price of homes, fuel and food, certain markets in the United States have been hit the hardest when it comes to inflation.

Stocks fell for the second day in a row in choppy trading and the release this week of key economic reports delivering mixed signals.

Inflation stayed uncomfortably strong in April after growing by another 8.3% in a sign that efforts to combat it may not be doing enough to contain its ascent.

Inflation has contributed to a rise in people reporting a "very difficult" time paying for expenses, with many states recording a 100% increase in people struggling since June 2021.

Inflation in the United States economy marked a four-decade high with a 8.5% increase since last year, driven largely by surging energy prices that includes a 70.1% fuel cost hike.

Americans’ credit card debt saw a 22-year high increase in Q4 to more than $860 billion now owed by households. This data arrives ahead of a meeting by the Federal Reserve next month when it is expected to raise interest rates.

Inflation in the United States has defied expectations by hitting a three-decade high as prices for most basic goods registered hikes. In the most recent Consumer Price Index (CPI), prices were up by 6.2% in the last year, the highest increase since November 1990. 

Wholesale prices in the United States reached a historic high after rising 8.6% over the last year in a sign that ongoing supply chain problems are continuing to drive up inflation.

The University of Michigan's report on the index of consumer sentiment reveals that sentiment remains unchanged, down from September but up from the 10-year low in August.

One area isn’t being hurt by inflation—and there are no concerns about it having an effect in the future. 

"Inflation has increased notably and will likely remain elevated in coming months before moderating," Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said.

The latest from the Consumer Price Index shows a 4.2% rise in 12 months. A closer look at the data, however, reveals that's not as alarming as it sounds.

The Fed decided to keep the federal funds rate unchanged. It's currently zero to 0.25%.

US stocks opened lower on Tuesday as JPMorgan Chase posted better-than-expected earnings

Food-at-home prices are up nearly 5% from last year while energy prices are off nearly 19%.

U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday as Senator Lindsey Graham threatens sanctions on China

U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday as traders look forward to more states reopening their economy.