inflation

October CPI Shows Grocery Bills Rising as Inflation Slows
October CPI Shows Grocery Bills Rising as Inflation Slows
November 10, 2026  |  Economy

Grocery prices rebounded in October, and eating out got more expensive, too. The increases put pressure on two parts of the food budget that households...

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Rising Home Repair Costs Place More Pressure on US Households 
Rising Home Repair Costs Place More Pressure on US Households 
November 06, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

As energy prices rise, Americans are reportedly finding it harder to repair their homes. The cost of home repairs/renovations climbed steadily last month as fuel...

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Healthcare Helps Lift GDP as Consumers Delay Big Purchases
Healthcare Helps Lift GDP as Consumers Delay Big Purchases
October 29, 2026  |  Economy

Inflation absorbed almost all of United States consumers’ September spending increase, leaving households paying more for barely any additional goods and services. The monthly result...

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OppFi Revenue Dips 3.8% Amid Muted Borrower Sentiment
OppFi Revenue Dips 3.8% Amid Muted Borrower Sentiment
October 28, 2026  |  Personal Loans

OppFi is focusing on flexible credit, tech upgrades and its banking ambitions amid persistent inflation and cooling consumer sentiment. The digital lending platform touted these...

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Gas Price Relief Lifts Consumer Confidence Despite Lingering Inflation Concerns
Gas Price Relief Lifts Consumer Confidence Despite Lingering Inflation Concerns
October 27, 2026  |  Economy

Consumer confidence rose to its highest level since June as the price of gas eased in October, The Conference Board said in a Tuesday (Oct....

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Coca-Cola Woos Price-Conscious Buyers as Affordability Pressure Mounts
Coca-Cola Woos Price-Conscious Buyers as Affordability Pressure Mounts
October 27, 2026  |  Earnings

Affordability is a concern in every market around the world, and The Coca-Cola Company’s efforts to address this need are working, CEO Henrique Braun said Tuesday (Oct. 27)...

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Affordability Drags Consumer Sentiment Down 10% in a Year
Affordability Drags Consumer Sentiment Down 10% in a Year
October 25, 2026  |  Economy

October’s consumer sentiment reading has essentially kept pace with September, though consumers’ long-term views are less optimistic. Data from the University of Michigan Survey of...

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Kalshi Pitches Banks on Inflation-Related Futures Market
Kalshi Pitches Banks on Inflation-Related Futures Market
October 25, 2026  |  Markets

Kalshi is reportedly readying the launch of a futures market tracking inflation metrics. The company, known primarily for its prediction markets, is aiming to launch...

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America’s Car-Mart Considers Sale as Inflation Hits Subprime Borrowers
America’s Car-Mart Considers Sale as Inflation Hits Subprime Borrowers
October 20, 2026  |  Business

Used car dealer and subprime lender America’s Car-Mart and its lenders are in talks for a sale that would allow the company to continue running, Bloomberg reported...

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