A chart comparing today's post-COVID-19 inflationary wave to the great inflation of the 1970s is making the rounds again after Wednesday's hotter-than-expected CPI report. Apollo economist Torsten ...

Inflation fell slightly in May, as positive trends such as lower gasoline prices were counteracted by others including stubbornly high costs for housing. Trends under the surface suggest the fight ...

The US economy grew 3.1% last year, trouncing widespread calls for a recession and exceeding my relatively sober expectation for 2% growth. The correct way to view the interplay between growth and ...

As inflation continues to slow, shoppers are finally getting some relief at the grocery store. Rising food prices have been among the biggest drivers of inflation since 2020, with a combination of ...

Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter who has covered the pandemic-era economy in hundreds of stories over the past two years. He's written hundreds of stories breaking down ...

Persistent 3-4% inflation is likely the new normal. Read why portfolio vigilance and targeted diversification are essential ...

Inflation concerns are driving markets and we are watching five data points for signs of improvement. While a recession is likely, we believe it will be mild due to consumer and business financial ...

Inflation continued to retreat in July, aided by easing price pressures for consumer staples like food and energy and physical goods like new and used cars. The CPI gauges how fast prices are changing ...

The consumer price index rose 2.4% on an annual basis in May 2025, up from 2.3% in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Inflation trends are largely encouraging under the surface, and ...