The consumer price index fell in March, but President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda and the specter of a global trade war threaten to reverse progress.

For young American men with at least a bachelor’s degree, median earnings were significantly lower in 2011 than in 1971, if inflation is taken into account. Moreover, the real average earnings ...

The consumer price index rose by 2.4% in September 2024 on an annual basis, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Inflation declined amid a pullback in gasoline prices and moderation in ...

Inflation surged to 9.1% in June 2022, the highest in 41 years, driven by demand-and-supply issues. Regional inflation varies, with housing prices significantly impacting the West and South.

Inflation receded in February on the back of easing price pressures for consumer staples like gasoline, groceries and housing, amid worries that President Donald Trump's tariff policies could ...

The consumer price index rose 2.8% for the 12 months ended in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. That's down from 3% in January. The deceleration is encouraging ...