Inflation hits 21-month high
Americans are feeling the pinch of inflation.
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Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool
A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the sharp cost increases of the past five years.
Retail sales unchanged in December from November, closing out year on a lackluster tone
Shoppers unexpectedly paused their spending in December from November, closing out the holiday shopping season and the year on a lackluster tone.
Inflation picked up speed in November
Inflation picked up for U.S. producers in November.
Inflation slowed to nearly 3% last month
U.S. consumers got some good financial news heading into the holiday season.
US says price increases eased last month but data may be distorted and Americans aren’t feeling it
U.S. inflation slowed unexpectedly last month according to data that was delayed, and likely distorted, by the government shutdown.
Trump is giving farmers $12B in aid. They’ve been hit hard by his trade war with China
President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package on Monday — a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs after the president raised tariffs on China as part of a broader trade war.
More Americans say finances are worse
A rising number of Americans are concerned about their wallets and bank accounts.
Wholesale goods cause inflation to rise
Prices on wholesale goods are pushing inflation higher.
U.S. food costs continue to rise
Filling the dinner table is emptying your wallet.
Filling the dinner table is emptying your wallet.
