Consumer News Inflation Rose In July But Rates Are Still Below The Fed S Desired Levels

Is inflation really so bad?

We’ve had so much inflation over the past five years, consumers are still reeling from the adjustment, even though our annual inflation is now back down to a reasonable range. Read More

Consumer slowdown, fraying margins, and a big test for the Fed

Last week’s data told a clear story: the U.S. consumer is still standing, but looking increasingly tired – and businesses are starting to absorb more of the pain. Read More

Producer Inflation Stays Hot, But Consumer Pullback Adds To Fed Cut Debate

Producer inflation jumped back into positive territory in September due to a robust increase in energy prices, while U.S. consumers showed signs of spending fatigue as retail sales growth came in ... Read More

Inflation just rose again. Here's how that could impact mortgage interest rates.

Inflation is on the rise again. That was the major economic takeaway on Friday morning after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its delayed reading on inflation for September. Released later than ... Read More

Inflation climbs again. What it means for Fed rate cuts, Social Security, and your wallet

Inflation rose again in September, revealing the persistence of rising prices as the job market shows signs of cooling and consumers head into the holiday season. Consumer prices increased 3% from a ... Read More

Inflation remained well above the Fed's target in September ahead of rate cut decision

Inflation stayed elevated in September and remained well above the Federal Reserve's target rate as policymakers prepare to meet next week to decide on their forthcoming interest rate move. The Bureau ... Read More

Fed Seen Headed for More Rate Cuts as Inflation Undershoots Expectations

(Reuters) -The Federal Reserve will likely deliver quarter-point interest rate cuts at each of its next three meetings, traders bet on Friday after a U.S. government report showed consumer inflation ... Read More

CPI Report: Inflation Rose 3%. The Fed Gets a Green Light for Rate Cuts.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the September reading of the consumer price index earlier today. Here's the data at a glance: Overall YoY: +3.0%, less than the 3.1% expected and up from August ... Read More

Wholesale Price Gains Hint at Muted Rise in Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge

Delayed September data will be the most recent official look at inflation available to the Fed at December meeting. Read More

U.S. inflation stays elevated but prices rose less than feared last month

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation remained elevated last month as gas prices jumped while the cost of rents and some services cooled, painting a mixed picture of the expenses consumers are facing in a ... Read More

Inflation Rose 3% in September. What That Means for the Fed.

Consumer inflation picked up less than expected in September, which should help Federal Reserve officials justify interest-rate cuts to help the weakening job market. The consumer price index climbed ... Read More