As energy prices rise, the inflation picture is muddied by an unusual divergence between two key gauges of consumer costs.

Follow along with Investopedia's live coverage of Friday's inflation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Some policymakers suggested it was too soon to say how a broadening conflict in the Middle East would impact the U.S. economy ...

The consumer price index was rose 2.4% in February 2026, above policymakers' target, economists said. War in Iran complicates the picture.

How much is inflation really cooling? Thursday’s release of November’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data showed inflation unexpectedly eased to an annual rise of 2.7% that month. But monthly ...

A big driving force was lower energy costs in January, which won’t last, and at least one other factor may have been redefined without mention.

High inflation and slow growth present a double threat, as measures like interest rate cuts and government spending only aggravate inflation.

There were some encouraging economic developments this week that millions of Americans likely warmly welcomed. The unemployment rate in January, for example, declined to 4.3% as employers added more ...

Inflation is no longer just a line on an economic chart, it is quietly rewriting the rules of homeownership. As everyday costs climb, people are rethinking how they repair, upgrade, and even live in ...

“Inflation is a big thing. It’s not just oil.” ...

Jettly reports private jet prices grew 1.7% in 2025, slower than the 2.7% CPI, signaling a shift towards stable pricing in ...