Consumer News Despite Price Cuts In Some Markets, Housing Costs Rose Again Last Month

Nine major housing markets see price declines in August

National home value growth slows, with prices falling in nine of 20 major metro areas. U.S. home prices rose just 1.5% in August from a year earlie ... Read More

Fed cuts rates again, but high home prices keep buyers on the sidelines

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second meeting in a row on Wednesday, making home buying slightly more affordable. However, even though the move may ease borrowing costs slightly, it ... Read More

Housing Prices Show Signs of Slowing. Will It Last?

Home prices have begun to stabilize ever so slightly in the last few months after years of rapid growth. Experts don’t expect them to plummet anytime soon. Read More

Latest inflation data shows prices rose by fastest pace since January

• The September CPI inflation report showed that prices rose at a slower-than-expected rate of 0.3% last month, but annual price hikes for a range of consumer goods rose at the fastest pace so far ... Read More

Everyday Economics: Housing costs moderate even as overall prices drift higher

Last week's economic data painted a picture of an economy sending mixed signals, with resilient housing activity colliding against stubborn inflation and an uncertain policy backdrop. Read More

Consumer prices in September rise to a pace not seen since January

Inflation data shows inflation ticking up, offering this month’s only official glimpse of the economy amid the shutdown. Read More

US consumer inflation cools in September; shutdown threatens next report

U.S. consumer prices rise 0.3% in September, slightly below expectations, easing pressure on Fed ahead of anticipated rate cut. Read More

CPI report shows inflation continued to climb in September, although at a cooler pace than forecast

The Consumer Price Index climbed at an annual rate of 3% in September, coming in below economists' forecasts as the impact of President Trump's tariffs remain muted. Economists polled by financial ... Read More

Inflation climbs to highest level since January, beef prices soar

A recent uptick in prices has coincided with a sharp slowdown of hiring. Consumer prices rose 3% in September compared to a year ago, extending a monthslong uptick that has sent inflation to its ... Read More

Sub-$1,000 apartments still available in select markets despite rent prices surging nationwide

Rent prices continue to surge in some markets. However, affordable options still exist in certain parts of the country, with some units going for under $1,000, according to a recent report from Zillow ... Read More

US consumer inflation cools in September; government shutdown threatens next report

WASHINGTON, Oct 24 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices increased slightly less than expected in September as a surge in the cost of gasoline was partially offset by a sharp moderation in rents, keeping ... Read More