Consumer News Inflation Watch The Chicken And The Egg Price Saga Continues

Inflation continues to linger at the grocery store

Grocery prices dipped slightly in October, with the average shopping cart totaling $150.84, down 0.9% from September but still 3.6% higher than a year ago. Read More

'Nobody's spending $17 on an egg sandwich': Restaurant owners say inflation forcing tough menu choices

Diners already concerned about the cost of eating out may be disappointed to learn that many restaurants are considering raising prices to keep up with inflated food and drink costs. Restaurant ... Read More

Inflation increased in August as food and housing costs rise

Inflation picked up in August: Consumer prices rose 0.4% over the month, driven by shelter, food, and gasoline. Annual inflation at 2.9%: Prices are now up nearly 3% over the past year, slightly ... Read More

America’s inflation is back at 3%. That’s higher than normal but not out of control

The cost of living got even more expensive for Americans last month, with prices rising at the fastest pace since the start of the year. Consumer prices rose 0.3% in September, which drove the annual ... Read More

US egg producers face new wave of price-fixing lawsuits

Major U.S. egg producers are contending with a growing spate of class action lawsuits accusing them of fixing prices, as consumer frustration over the cost of eggs continues to simmer after years of ... Read More

As inflation concerns grow, ABC releases Price Tracker to help consumers identify cost trends

Price Tracker details prices for essentials in the 100 largest metro areas. Inflation has ticked up in recent months, rekindling price concerns that stretch back to a pandemic-era explosion of ... Read More

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

NPR's series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what's driving price increases and how people are coping after years of stubborn inflation. How are higher prices changing the way you live? Read More

Double whammy for Americans: Inflation continues to rise as jobs outlook grows weaker

The cost of living continues to increase for Americans at a time when the job market appears to be on shakier footing, creating a complicated economic problem that could be tricky to solve. Consumer ... Read More

Consumer spending strong as Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rises 2.7% in August

Consumer spending came in strong even as the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge remained stubbornly high in August – though not enough to dash hopes for an interest rate cut next month. Personal ... Read More

Consumer Price Index shows slightly cooler-than-expected inflation in September

The Consumer Price Index rose 0.3% M/M in September, just under the 0.4% consensus and a tad cooler than the 0.4% increase in August, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on ... Read More

Thanksgiving Price Fight: Why One Cheap Turkey Dinner Doesn’t Mean Inflation Is Over

Walmart’s Thanksgiving meal deal sparked claims about falling prices—but economists say inflation can’t be judged by one dinner. Read More

Inflation watch: WPI rises to 0.52% in August after two months of deflation; food, manufacturing push prices higher

India’s wholesale price inflation (WPI) moved back into the positive zone in August, rising to 0.52 per cent after staying in deflation for two straight months, according to government data released ... Read More