Consumer Price Index news and trends

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

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 article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Merchandise Inflation Increases as Companies Feel Tariff Pain
Economy // June 08, 2025

American consumers likely saw somewhat faster inflation last month, especially for merchandise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

CPI Shows Grocery Inflation Down but Shelter Is Up, Keeping Pressure on Household Budgets
Economy // May 13, 2025

The headline number from the Consumer Price Index released Tuesday (May 13) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated that inflation grew at its slowest pace in more than four years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Tame April Inflation Report May Be Calm Before the Tariff Price Hike Storm
Economy // May 09, 2025

On Tuesday (May 13), we may see what could arguably be the calm before a stormy sea of inflation driven by volatile tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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January’s Inflation Shows Essential Expenses Erode Consumers’ Purchasing Power

February 12, 2025
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Trending: eCommerce Spending Accelerates in November and Boosts Retail Sales

December 17, 2024
November’s consumer spending was buoyant, as eCommerce sales rebounded from a tepid pace in October. Chalk it up to the festive season, but there are signs that consumers are throttling...

Grocery and Shelter Costs Rise in November, Straining Consumer Budgets

December 11, 2024
The key takeaway from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released Wednesday (Dec. 11) is that the pace of inflation pace quickened in November, as reported by the Bureau of Labor...

Latest CPI Data Finds Consumers Literally Spend More Bread to Buy Bread

October 10, 2024
In economics, there’s often a bifurcation when it comes to data — the difference between what the headlines tell us and what the wallet feels. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Merchandise Inflation Increases as Companies Feel Tariff Pain

June 08, 2025
American consumers likely saw somewhat faster inflation last month, especially for merchandise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Producer Price Index of Wholesale Prices Drops for Third Month, Indicating Easing Inflation

January 12, 2024
The Producer Price Index (PPI) declined for a third consecutive month in December.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

JPMorgan CEO: Inflation Battle Isn’t Over Yet

November 15, 2023
The head of America’s biggest bank says it’s too soon to declare victory against inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Inflation Cools as Consumers Continue Cutbacks

May 10, 2023
Inflation continued slowing last month, good news for consumers as many of them curtailed spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...