Consumer News Inflation At The Supermarket Eased In June

Inflation dropped slightly to 2.5% in June in Fed’s preferred gauge

Inflation cooled to 2.5% for the year ending in June in the index favored by the Federal Reserve, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported Friday, down a tenth of a percentage point from the previous ... Read More

Delayed inflation data, consumer updates, and more volatility: Here's what investors will be watching this holiday week

Investors can expect the holiday-shortened week to be potentially volatile for the stock market due to thinner trading and a string of economic data. Read More

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

Consumer sentiment unexpectedly falls to lowest level in months

Consumer sentiment fell in June to the lowest level in about seven months and long-run expectations for inflation rose — bad signs for the economy and President Joe Biden. The University of Michigan ... Read More

President Donald Trump says the US has ‘no inflation.’ By 2 measures, he’s wrong.

The inflation rate is not zero; it’s currently at 2.9% year over year. That’s higher than the Fed’s 2% "price stability" target. The inflation rate also has been rising for the past four months. See ... Read More

Has overall inflation eased under Donald Trump? It depends on the measure

The most basic measure of year-over-year inflation has risen on President Donald Trump’s watch. After stripping out historically volatile food and energy prices, the inflation rate under Trump has ... Read More

Consumer confidence dipped in October as inflation concerns persist

Consumer confidence slid for the third month in a row, new data shows, a sign that Americans' view of the economy is dimming in the face of a weakening labor market and stubborn inflation. The ... Read More

Grocery price inflation eases as supermarkets ramp up promotional deals

Supermarkets are ramping up promotional deals to lure in cost-conscious shoppers ahead of Christmas, according to figures published on Tuesday. Read More

What latest inflation figures could mean for next month's interest rate decision

Ofgem raised the energy price cap by 2% in October, but this is significantly less than the 9.6% hike last year. The latest inflation reading comes a week before the Chancellor is due to deliver her ... Read More