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Housing, Food and Even Energy Prices Helped Drive Firmer Inflation in November

The acceleration of inflation last month was driven by a wide range of factors. Some, including housing costs, have been persistent drivers of price growth. But food and energy costs, which can be ... Read More

Under Trump, Inflation Is Costing Average US Family $700 More Per Month

While President Trump claimed that he would bring down prices, the reality is that Americans have seen their costs soar even higher since he took office.” Democrats on the congressional Joint Economic ... Read More

Affordability is in crisis. The solution: You’ll never own anything again

Stubborn inflation continues to make the cost of living unbearable for many Americans. A number of inventive solutions have emerged — but with a common theme: putting consumers deeper into debt. Read More

Is a 50-year mortgage the answer to the housing crisis?

Trump suggests 50-year mortgage as a fix for the housing crisis • Economists warn longer loans could inflate prices even more • Borrowers would pay far ... Read More

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

(CNN) — 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 ... Read More

Inflation heated up in October as expected

October's consumer price index was expected to show inflation heating up at a 2.6% rate. Read More