Inflation frustrates people by eroding their purchasing power and quality of life — a paycheck that once covered monthly expenses now falls short as prices climb across the board. The last inflation ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that Americans will feel substantial relief on affordability issues during a “bountiful” 2026, when inflation will drop and real wages will rise. “There ...

Year-to-year inflation may look low, but prices continue to compound upwards. For example, "Food at home" pricing, accounting for 8% of the total CPI basket, was up 1.8% in 2024. That seemingly low ...

Inflation is all over the news and commentary today, particularly after a presidential election that was allegedly all about it. The problem remains that few who utter the word grasp its singular ...

The trick is finding inflation’s sweet spot — too much or too little can lead to a lot of problems for the economy and consumers. The Federal Reserve tries to keep inflation at a steady 2% rate. Some ...

Tariff-fuelled stagflation could be a huge pain in the wallet. While stagflation is still avoidable, there’s no guarantee policymakers will take the appropriate actions to prevent it. Are you ahead, ...

The Big Mac index reveals inflation is underestimated; Big Mac prices have risen 163% since 2000, while official inflation is only 85%. Technological advancements and hedonic adjustments skew ...

As Election Day draws near, one issue continues to be at the forefront of voters’ minds — inflation. While the effects of inflation are tangible and painful, the causes remain abstract and confusing ...

Persistent 3-4% inflation is likely the new normal, driven by labor shortages, housing supply constraints, energy bottlenecks, and fiscal dominance. Equities and hard assets like gold, bitcoin, and ...

Think inflation is only 2%? Think again. The reality is your dollar is eroding faster than what the government wants you to believe. As someone who’s spent years analyzing financial data, I’ve noticed ...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sent equity markets higher last week with a subtle but important shift in tone. In his remarks, Powell signaled easier monetary conditions ahead and, more ...

When discussing inflation, many people focus on the overall rate, but it's essential to understand the concept of core ...