Inflation is still being felt at the grocery store

Grocery prices have climbed steadily over the past 12 months, outpacing wage growth in many areas. Main drivers include higher transportation costs ... 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

Consumer sentiment dips for the first time since April

Consumer sentiment slipped 5% in August, marking the first decline in four months. Inflation worries drove a sharp drop in buying conditions for durable goods, falling 14% to a one-year low. Inflation ... Read More

Inflation is creeping higher, with some Americans saying they're squeezed: "It's really challenging"

The Consumer Price Index likely inched higher in August, reflecting higher costs for food and other items, economists say. Read More

Consumer Sentiment Dips on Inflation Worries

The preliminary index of consumer sentiment for August from the University of Michigan fell in August for the first time in four months as Americans worried about inflation. The overall index declined ... Read More

Inflation climbs in August as grocery and gas prices jump

Inflation accelerated in August as Americans paid more for gasoline and groceries. Over the last 12 months, consumer prices have risen 2.9%. Read More

Consumers Faced Higher Inflation in August as Housing, Groceries Spike

In particular, prices for housing increased 0.4% in August, while the cost of groceries went up by 0.6%. The increase in prices of necessities means consumers will continue to be squeezed as the pace ... Read More

Consumer prices rose in August. See which of your grocery items went up

Consumer prices rose 0.4% last month after increasing 0.2% in July, the largest increase in seven months. The Consumer Price Index, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is a common measure of ... Read More