The headline PPI reading rose 0.9% month-over-month. This was more than 4X the increase economists were expecting. Read more ...

The consumer price index rose 2.7% in July on an annual basis, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Core" goods prices are at their highest annual inflation rate in about two years, evidence ...

The April inflation reading is down significantly from its 9.1% pandemic-era peak in 2022, which was the highest level since 1981. However, it remains above policymakers' long-term target, around 2%.

Most inflation is likely transmitted through small businesses, and branches of large firms that behave like small businesses that have a lot of control over ...

The chart shows U.S. inflation data surprises at their highest in the 20-year history of the series, said strategist Jim Reid, referring to a note by equity strategist Parag Thatte.

Here's the inflation breakdown for March 2025 — in one chart By Greg Iacurci, CNBC • Published April 10, 2025 • Updated on April 10, 2025 at 1:16 pm ...

The July inflation reading is down significantly from the 9.1% pandemic-era peak in mid-2022, which was the highest level since 1981. It's also nearing policymakers' long-term target, around 2%.

In September, shelter inflation throttled back on a monthly basis, to 0.2% from 0.5% in August. That's among the most encouraging signals in the latest CPI report, economists said.