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What To Expect From Tomorrow's CPI Inflation Report

Tariffs continued to push up prices and squeeze household budgets in August, if forecasters are right about this week's ...

Inflation And Unemployment Are Soaring–And The Fed Is Now Trapped

U.S. inflation accelerated in August while jobless claims hit a four-year high, leaving the Federal Reserve trapped.

Inflation is creeping higher, with some Americans saying they're squeezed: "It's really challenging"

The Consumer Price Index likely inched higher in August, reflecting higher costs for food and other items, economists say.

2026 Social Security COLA estimate at 2.8% but it may not cover expected Medicare increase

Analysts forecast a 2.8% Social Security COLA in 2026. It may not cover expected Medicare premiums, putting seniors more in a bind, they said.
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Annual inflation rate hit 2.3% in April, less than expected and lowest since 2021

Inflation was slightly lower than expected in April as President Donald Trump's tariffs just began hitting the slowing U.S. economy, according to a Labor Department report Tuesday. The consumer ...

Inflation climbed in August as Trump's tariffs intensified

Consumer prices rose 2.9% in August compared to a year ago, marking an uptick in price increases as President Donald Trump's ...

Inflation remained stubbornly high in August as Fed weighs rate cuts

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the August consumer price index (CPI), which showed that inflation remained above the Fed's target ahead of the central bank's rate decision.