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

Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

Key monthly metrics from the US government continue to be released now that the shutdown has ended. Next up: September wholesale inflation and retail sales. Read More

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. Breakfast foods and beverages drove much of ... Read More

Restaurant owners say inflation forcing $17 for egg sandwich — here’s the math behind it

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

'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

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

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 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

Lower-income consumer traffic at McDonald's continues to fall amid 'significant' inflation

The world's largest restaurant chain by market cap again saw declining quarterly traffic among lower-income consumers, a nearly two-year trend that top boss Chris Kempczinski chalked up to ... Read More