Average mortgage rates rise for the first time since February

Fixed rate mortgage deals have got more expensive month on month for the first time since February in an ominous new trend for homeowners. Although the increases are small the turnaround marks an ... Read More

Grocery prices have jumped up, and there's no relief in sight

Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee ... Read More

Inflation spiked in August as Trump’s tariffs went into full effect ... and that’s not all the bad news for economy

Inflation rose 0.4 percent in the month of August — and 2.9 percent in the past 12 months — in a sign that President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs have begun to affect the U.S. economy. The Bureau ... Read More

Inflation held steady in August, in line with economist forecasts

The core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation, rose slightly in August, in line with economists' expectations. Inflation yardsticks ... Read More

US consumer goods prices rise in September, OpenBrand says

Prices for long-lasting U.S. consumer and personal goods increased in September, data from OpenBrand showed on Thursday, though the boost from import tariffs appeared to be fading. Read More

Is U.S. inflation coming back? Jump in market measure sparks debate

A spike in market expectations for U.S. inflation and a jump in long-dated bond yields have re-ignited a debate about whether sustained price rises may be achievable. Read More