US inflation jumped 8.5% in past year, highest since 1981
The Labor Department said its consumer price index jumped 8.5% in March from 12 months earlier, the biggest year-over-year increase since December 1981.
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Consumer News: Airlines seeing unprecedented demand, Federal Reserve announces rate hike
Consumer News: Airlines seeing unprecedented demand, Federal Reserve announces rate hike
Consumer News: Producer price index rises 10% in a year, tips to save money at the gas pump and more!
Consumer News: Producer price index rises 10% in a year, tips to save money at the gas pump and more!
Russian invasion of Ukraine impacting already high inflation
Americans are now digging deeper into their pockets to pay for nearly everything. Food prices were already going up, and now things have gotten even worse since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Consumer News: Mortgage rates climb once again, key measure of inflation reaches level not seen in 40 years
Consumer News: Mortgage rates climb once again, key measure of inflation reaches level not seen in 40 years.
US inflation soared 7.9% in past year, a fresh 40-year high
Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.
Consumer News: More products shrinking in size in response to inflation, tips to save money while traveling
Consumer News: More products shrinking in size in response to inflation, tips to save money while traveling.
Consumer News: How to save on groceries as inflation continues impacting prices on the shelf
Consumer News: How to save on groceries as inflation continues impacting prices on the shelf
Consumer News: Americans spent more than expected in January, State lawmakers propose tax cut
Consumer News: Americans spent more than expected in January, State lawmakers propose tax cut
Consumer News: IRS processes millions of tax returns, inflation forcing more Americans to stretch their paychecks
Consumer News: IRS processes millions of tax returns, inflation forcing more Americans to stretch their paychecks
