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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

Trump claims there is “almost no inflation” – but how does the U.S. compare to other countries?

Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that “every price is down,” and that the United States has “almost no inflation,” according to CNN. The outlet fact-checked the President’s ... Read More

Fed Debate Heats Up: Cut Interest Rates to Save Jobs or Hold Firm Against Inflation?

Federal Reserve officials shared opposing viewpoints as to whether the Fed should cut its benchmark interest rate in December. Raphael Bostic argued inflation is a greater threat than unemployment, ... Read More

US cementing higher inflation regime

LONDON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - With the exception of goldbugs, almost everyone seems to have abandoned their inflation worries. The Federal Reserve is easing again, Wall Street stocks and bonds are rising ... Read More

Inflation Edged Higher in September as Fed Prepares to Cut Rates Again

The Consumer Price Index rose 3 percent from a year earlier in a report delayed because of the government shutdown. +10% Inflation +8 +6 +3.0% excluding U.S. inflation edged only slightly higher in ... Read More

Bessent says inflation ‘has nothing to do with tariffs’ as U.S. rolls them back: Full interview

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says that inflation is “up because of the service economy” and has “nothing to do with tariffs,” despite the Trump ... Read More