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Inflation ticked up in August, but Fed rate cut in play as jobless claims surge

U.S. inflation picked up moderately in August, with prices up 2.9% from a year earlier. The Federal Reserve next meets Sept.

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Plunge to New Low as Key Fed Decision Looms

The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans registered at 6.35% for the week ending Sept. 11, down from 6.5% last week.
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Annual inflation rate hit 2.3% in April, less than expected and lowest since 2021

The consumer price index rose a seasonally adjusted 0.2% for the month, putting the 12-month inflation rate at 2.3%, its lowest since February 2021. The core CPI also increased 0.2% for the month, ...

Americans expect inflation to be far higher than it really is, polling shows

American voters often rank inflation as the most important issue facing the US. But something odd has happened to ...

Map Shows Cities With Worst Inflation

The 12-month inflation rate edged up to 2.9 percent in August, according to data released last week by the Department of ...

Inflation Is Rising As Rates Are Set To Fall, What Investors Can Expect

Discover how rising August CPI and persistent inflation impact Fed rate cut decisions. Learn what this means for investors ...

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.