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Everyday economics: Housing market takes center stage in the week ahead(The Center Square) – The U.S. economy continues to send mixed signals as we navigate through May 2025. Last week’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April showed inflation ticking up… Read More
Inflation
Food prices jump, inflation rises faster than expected(The Center Square) – Newly released federal inflation data shows that prices rose faster than expected last month, putting more pressure on Americans’ budgets. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics… Read More
Inflation
Economist: ‘Lower inflation’ still means sky-high costs all around(The Center Square) – In response to a Consumer Price Index report released Wednesday, numerous reports suggested “overall inflation cooled” and Americans were experiencing “lower inflation.” Pointing to federal data,… Read More
Inflation
Consumer prices tick up as inflation remains elevated(The Center Square) – Consumer prices are still on the rise, according to newly released federal inflation data. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday released its Consumer Price… Read More
Inflation
Inflation speeds up in new federal data(The Center Square) – Consumer prices continued to rise at an elevated rate in March, according to newly released federal inflation data. This marks yet another month of elevated prices,… Read More
Inflation
Food prices expected to rise through 2024(The Center Square) – Recently released federal pricing analysis from the U.S. Department of Agriculture projects that food prices will continue to rise through 2024. The USDA pointed to the… Read More
Inflation, President Biden
Biden takes fire after inflation increases again(The Center Square) – The latest federal inflation data shows consumer prices rose again in February, sparking criticism of President Joe Biden and his spending agenda. The U.S. Read More
Economy
Federal inflation data: Grocery prices continue to rise nationally(The Center Square) — While overall inflation has slowed from its rapid pace earlier this year, grocery prices continue to rise, putting Americans in a pinch, according to newly released… Read More
Economy
Critics blast Biden over rising prices(The Center Square) – New inflation data released Tuesday showed that prices rose more than expected in the month of August, putting more pressure on Americans, many of whom… Read More
Economy
Stocks plummet on worse-than-expected inflation news(The Center Square) – U.S. stocks plummeted Tuesday after the federal government reported another sharp rise in food and other prices in August despite falling gas prices. The S&P 500… Read More
Economy
Inflation report: Food prices continue sharp rise as gas costs drop(The Center Square) – Prices rose sharply again for food and most other items in the month of August even as gasoline prices dropped, newly released inflation data shows. The… Read More
Inflation
White House heralds inflation data, but critics push back(The Center Square) – The Biden administration celebrated improved monthly inflation data released Wednesday, but critics quickly pushed back, saying inflation remains at 40-year highs. The U.S. Bureau of Labor… Read More
Economy
Producer Price Index rises 11.3%, another worrying inflation marker(The Center Square) – Producer prices soared by 11.3% in June over a year ago as consumers continue to struggle with skyrocketing prices for just about everything. The U.S. Bureau… Read More
Inflation
Inflation soars 9.1% in past 12 months(The Center Square) – Consumer prices rose another 1.3% in June, contributing to a 9.1% spike over the past 12 months. It is the largest spike in 41 years. The… Read More
National
Inflation slowed in April, but prices continued their steady increase(The Center Square) – Inflation continued its steady rise in April, when the Consumer Price Index increased 8.3% over last year, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Bureau… Read More
National
Consumer prices rise 8.5%, highest in 40 years(The Center Square) – Newly released federal inflation data show that prices continue to rise at the fastest rate in four decades, continuing the trend of soaring inflation. The Bureau… Read More