While inflation has cooled since 2022, the CPI rose 2.9% from Dec. 2023 to Dec. 2024. Not all prices rise at the same rate – some sectors of the economy are seeing minimal inflation or even ...

U.S. inflation rose to 3 percent in January, strengthening the case for the Federal Reserve to extend a pause on interest rate cuts.

The January reading of the consumer-price index is due at 8:30 a.m. ET. Economists expect the CPI increased 2.9% from a year ...

President Trump pledged to lower costs on “Day 1” as a candidate. His administration now acknowledges it will take more time.

The calculator can help you gauge whether or not it’s worth switching to a savings account or cash Isa offering a higher rate of interest. This is particularly important when inflation is high ...

The inflation rate remained above 3% in early 2024. Since early 2022, inflation has been the Federal Reserve’s primary economic challenge. To address this, the Federal Open Market Committee ...

Inflation rose 2.9% on an annual basis in December, which was slightly above the 2.8% rate that was forecasted by economists. This modest yet unexpected uptick comes on the heels of an uptick in ...

Meanwhile, an uptick in unemployment can have a silver lining: When inflation slows and jobless numbers increase, the Fed moves to lower interest rates, just as it did following its November ...

Use this inflation calculator to see how prices are changing ... But you may be able to find better rates than your bank is offering if you shop around for a high-yield savings account or money ...