Consumer News Here’s Why Home Prices Are Still Rising

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

Here's why tariffs haven't caused prices to rise much, despite inflation worries

“Because consumers — those that are earning those wages — they’re going to be probably a little bit more reluctant to accept some of those higher prices, if they don’t feel like their pay is ... Read More

Consumer prices’ rise seen to slow

WASHINGTON -- U.S. inflation remained elevated last month as gas prices jumped while the cost of rents cooled, painting a mixed picture of the expenses consumers are facing in a murky economy where ... Read More

What will happen to home prices in 2026? Here's what experts say buyers should know now.

Will improved affordability bring more buyers into the market and push home values higher? Could rising inventory finally give buyers the upper hand? Or will economic uncertainty keep things flat? As ... Read More

Foreign homebuyers undeterred by rising prices and high mortgage rates — where they’re still buying (and why it matters)

Foreign money is flowing back into American housing, proving that high U.S. mortgage rates and economic or political concerns are not stopping international buyers, who are more likely to pay all cash ... Read More

Why Investors Should Expect October 2025 Consumer Price Index To Rise

The upcoming CPI report will highlight persistent inflation, especially in gasoline, energy, apparel, and shelter, which consumers faced in October. View the full analysis here. Read More

Inflation's on the rise. So will Thanksgiving dinner cost more, too?

Shoppers are stressed about rising grocery prices, with 58% of those surveyed citing concern about food price inflation. As a result, 25% said they plan to buy more private label brands and 31% said ... Read More