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The Fed's favored inflation measure rose last month, fueled by higher energy costs

Inflation Surges To 3.5%: Persistent Price Pressures Test Economic Resilience

The latest CPI report for March unveils a sharp uptick in inflation to 3.5%, posing a significant test to the resilience of the economy.

February Inflation Hits 2.8% As Consumer Spending Spikes

Inflation is running at 10 percent annually on average, and the price of many foods has tripled

Inflation remains stable while consumer spending exceeds estimates, signaling economic resilience.

US Wholesale Prices Surge In February, Adding to Inflation Concerns

US consumer inflation eased to 3.1 percent in January, government data showed, slowing less than analysts expected

Wholesale prices in the U.S. unexpectedly surged in February, intensifying concerns about inflation and adding complexity to monetary policy decisions.

FICO Reports First Decline In Decade: Average Credit Score Drops To 717

FICO reports a minor dip in the US average credit score, dropping from 718 to 717, indicating potential economic challenges.

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks about the U.S. economy and Fed interest rate plans during news conference following Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in Washington

US Economy: Inflation Rises 0.5% In January, Bloated Housing, Energy Prices To Blame

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

Milk is seen in a supermarket, as inflation continues to hit consumers with the annual CPI increasing 8.3% in the 12 months through April, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. May 27, 2022.

Inflation Shows Signs Of Easing With Slight Price Drop In December

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

The Federal Reserve is expected to announce a smaller interest rate hike after its policy meeting this week

Latest CPI Numbers Suggest Inflation Is Cooling Sending Nasdaq, Dow Higher

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

Here's Where Inflation Is Being Felt The Hardest In US

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.

A Wall Street sign is pictured outside the New York Stock Exchange in New York, October 28, 2013.

Stock Market Today: Dow Falls For Second-Straight Day On Mixed Economic Signs

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

The Federal Reserve hopes to avoid causing a recession as it fights record US inflation

Inflation Powers Ahead In April, Rising 8.3% Despite Fed Cutting Interest Rates

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.

Markets have been spooked around the world by soaring inflation and the shockwaves from the Ukraine conflict

US Economy 2022: The Number Of Americans Struggling With Inflation Increased By 85%

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.

The inflation report for March -- the first to fully encompass the shock caused by the war in Ukraine and sanctions against Moscow -- is almost certain to show a spike in gasoline prices

Key Inflation Index Hits 40-Year High Of 8.5%, Driven By 70% Increase In Fuel Costs

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 Owe $860 Billion In Credit Card Debt As Inflation Rises And Rate Hikes Loom

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 Hits 30-Year High After CPI Shows 6.2% Price Hike

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.

Double digit increases in food and energy costs drove another record surge in annual US wholesale prices

Inflation Pushes Wholesales Prices Up 8.6%, Tying Highest Level On Record

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.

High inflation is weighing on companies and consumers globally

Consumer Sentiment Remains Dim Amid Inflation Concerns

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.

Rising Inflation ‘Not A Big Concern’ For These Sectors

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

The Fed's Powell Plans To Stay The Course In The Face Of Rising Inflation

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

The US economy is reopening and prices are rising, but the real question is, will those increases stay?

US Economy Overheating? Consumer Prices Rise At Fastest Pace In Over A Decade

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.