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

Inflation didn’t get any worse before the government shutdown. The Fed is expected to cut rates again

The rate of U.S. inflation stayed stuck close to 3% before the government shutdown, a long-delayed report showed, adding a final piece of the puzzle before the Federal Reserve votes on whether to cut ... Read More

Consumer spending stalled in September as inflation remained stubborn

The last piece of official inflation data to land before the Federal Reserve’s policymaking meeting next week was a shutdown-delayed report that showed the pace of price hikes remained stubborn 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

The Fed's favorite inflation indicator hit 2.8% in September

The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation, called the PCE index, showed that inflation had risen 2.8% in September from a year ago. Read More

Fed's favored inflation gauge shows consumer prices remained elevated in September

The Commerce Department's delayed September PCE inflation report showed that inflation remained well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target ahead of a central bank decision next week. 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

Consumer Prices Rose Slightly in September

Consumer prices increased moderately in September. The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, which is the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, showed a 0.3 percent monthly increase in ... 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

The Fed's Favorite Measure Of Inflation Stayed Hot In Belated Report

Inflation stayed well above the Federal Reserve's target of a 2% annual rate in September according to a belated report on consumer prices. 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