inflation

Inflation slows in May, with consumer prices up 3.3% from a year ago

The consumer price index showed no increase in May as inflation slightly loosened its stubborn grip on the U.S. economy,…

Fed meeting and inflation report both hit Wednesday, and the impact could be huge

Wednesday is shaping up to be one of the most important days of the year for economic news, as investors…

U.S. adds a much-better-than-expected 272,000 jobs in May, but unemployment rate edges up to 4%

The U.S. economy added far more jobs than expected in May, countering fears of a slowdown in the labor market…

Turkey’s inflation passes 75% in what economists believe is peak

Inflation in Turkey topped 75% in May, up from 69.8% in April, in what economists expect to be the peak…

Here’s why the minimum wage and some tax breaks don’t budge despite inflation

Many Americans are likely familiar with financial thresholds that are adjusted for inflation each year. They include contribution limits to…

The Fed’s preferred inflation measure rose 0.2% in April, as expected

Inflation rose about as expected in April, with markets on edge over when interest rates might start coming down, according…

Fed’s favorite inflation gauge is expected to show very slow progress on Friday

Inflation is taking baby steps towards coming back to where policymakers want it, with a report due Friday expected to…

Bank of America CEO says U.S. consumers and businesses have turned cautious on spending

U.S. consumers and businesses alike have turned cautious about spending this year because of elevated inflation and interest rates, according…

The Fed probably won’t be delivering any interest rate cuts this summer

Investors likely will have to sweat out a summer during which it looks increasingly improbable that the Federal Reserve will…

Auto insurance rates are jumping the most since the 1970s, but there could be relief soon

Soaring auto insurance costs have been a principle driver behind inflation over the past year, but there could be relief…