Consumer News Inflation Slowed Slightly In January, But Shelter, Food, And Gas Prices Are Still Rising

Inflation Unexpectedly Slowed to 2.7% in November

The latest Consumer Price Index was below what economists had expected and likely reflects what they called distortions caused by the government shutdown. Read More

In his national address, President Trump claimed he’s bringing prices down. Here’s what the data shows.

The Tribune is tracking 11 everyday costs for Americans — eggs, milk, bread, bananas, oranges, tomatoes, chicken, ground beef, gasoline, electricity and natural gas — and how they are changing, or ... Read More

US consumer prices slowed unexpectedly in November, but still up 2.7% from a year earlier

U.S. inflation slowed unexpectedly last month, the government said in a report that was delayed and likely distorted by the government shutdown. Read More

VIEW US consumer prices increase less than expected in November

U.S. consumer prices rose less than expected in the year to November, and expectations for a January rate cut from the Federal Reserve inched up slightly as the report was impacted by the extended ... Read More

U.S. Inflation Slowed to 2.7% in November as Shutdown Distorts Data

Data collection issues skewed the latest Consumer Price Index report, economists warned, clouding the picture for the Federal Reserve as it also grapples with a cooling labor market. Read More

Inflation Slowed Sharply In November, But Data Distortions Make Experts Skeptical

Inflation fell to its lowest in years in November, according to one important measure. But it may not be all it appears. Read More

Inflation falls to 2.7% as slower housing and food increases offset a surge in electricity

Inflation in November fell to 2.7%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Thursday, a positive sign for consumers on its face. However, November’s data was collected later than normal. The released ... Read More

Inflation in November Dips Slightly in a Surprise From Delayed Report

The core index, stripping out often volatile food and energy costs, rose by 2.6% from a year ago, also beating estimates. Most government data on the economy was either delayed or canceled until now ... Read More

US inflation slowed sharply to 7.1% over past 12 months

WASHINGTON — Inflation in the United States slowed again last month in the latest sign that price increases are cooling despite the pressures they continue to inflict on American households. Consumer ... Read More

Consumer spending stalled in September as inflation remained stubborn

However, energy and food prices can be quite volatile (and influenced by one-time factors), so the Fed also closely watches the core PCE price index, which excludes food and energy, as a way to gauge ... Read More