Consumer News Some Grocery Prices Are Still On The Rise

Shop Smarter With the Consumer Reports Price Tracker

As tariff talk continues, we're following the prices of 16 popular products to help you navigate marketplace shiftsEconomic uncertainty has made it difficult for shoppers to predict prices for ... Read More

Wholesale Price Gains Hint at Muted Rise in Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge

Delayed September data will be the most recent official look at inflation available to the Fed at December meeting. Read More

How long can grocery prices keep rising?

The rapidly rising costs of groceries isn't new. It's more than five years in the making. Economist Tatiana Bailey said stagnating wage growth is what's new. “ Job openings are now kind of flat. Read More

America's deepening affordability crisis summed up in 5 charts

Although inflation has eased, many Americans say they still feel squeezed financially. Here are five areas where households are feeling the pinch. Read More

Instant coffee prices are rising. Use this calculator to see other grocery prices

U.S. inflation rose 3% in September compared to a year ago, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest data. The report shows food items like instant coffee and beef are getting pricier. Read More

A look at consumer prices 9 months into the second Trump administration

After a weekslong delay because of the federal government shutdown, the latest report on consumer prices has arrived, giving Americans a glimpse at how President Donald Trump’s economic policies are ... Read More

Why your beef, bananas and coffee beans have gotten so expensive

For evidence that the cost of food in the U.S. remains hard to stomach for many households, look no further than the price of bananas, beef and coffee. Banana prices were up 6.9% in September from a ... Read More

The Consumer Price Index rose 0.3% in September

Annual inflation rate now stands at 3.0%, up slightly from August’s 2.9% Shelter, recreation, and apparel costs also rose, while car insurance and used car prices declined U.S. consumer prices ... Read More

Grocery prices dip, but you’re still paying more at the store

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — We know budgets are tight and bills are high, so we’re doing some of the math for you at the grocery store with the WREG Price Tracker. Since the beginning of the year, WREG has been ... Read More

Rising grocery prices dampen holiday cheer, how some Chicagoans are coping

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