consumer price index

Inflation Cooled but Essentials Tightened Their Grip

Inflation Cooled but Essentials Tightened Their Grip
Inflation Cooled but Essentials Tightened Their Grip
March 11, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

Inflation in the United States appears contained for the moment, yet the latest reading suggests consumers may be navigating a calm that could prove temporary....

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Inflation Data Supports Optimism as Consumers Adapt
Inflation Data Supports Optimism as Consumers Adapt
February 13, 2026  |  Economy

The latest inflation data released Friday (Feb 13) point to a continued easing of price pressures, particularly in categories that define household necessity rather than...

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Steady Inflation and High Food Prices Push Consumers Toward Installments
Steady Inflation and High Food Prices Push Consumers Toward Installments
January 13, 2026  |  Economy

The latest inflation data released Tuesday (Jan. 13) suggests a steady pace of inflation overall, but groceries and other essentials continue to rise faster than...

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Inflation Cools Overall But Consumers Stay Value-Driven
Inflation Cools Overall But Consumers Stay Value-Driven
December 18, 2025  |  Economy

After weeks of a government shutdown, economic data continue to roll in, and the latest inflation figures sketch a picture that is far from definitive....

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Ex-US Comptroller Says Time to Retire CPI Inflation Metric
Ex-US Comptroller Says Time to Retire CPI Inflation Metric
September 22, 2025  |  Economy

For decades, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has measured the cost of living in America. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Grocery Prices Surged in August, Pressuring Household Budgets
Grocery Prices Surged in August, Pressuring Household Budgets
September 11, 2025  |  Economy

Inflation’s pace quickened in August, and in the key category of food — and specifically grocery prices — the pinch on the household budget has...

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Inflation Holds Steady, But Everyday Costs Keep Climbing
Inflation Holds Steady, But Everyday Costs Keep Climbing
August 12, 2025  |  Economy

Inflation’s steady, but the puts and takes of the July reading from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows there’s no real respite for households navigating...

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Inflation Reignites as Businesses Pass Tariff Costs Onto Consumers
Inflation Reignites as Businesses Pass Tariff Costs Onto Consumers
July 15, 2025  |  Economy

The tariffs are hitting home as businesses pass along higher costs to end customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Food, Shelter Costs Rise Despite Overall Inflation Cool Down
Food, Shelter Costs Rise Despite Overall Inflation Cool Down
June 11, 2025  |  Economy

The latest reading on inflation shows an overall easing in the pace of price increases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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