KVSP Inflation
President Donald Trump speaks to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent while watching the men’s singles finals U.S. Open, September 7, 2025 in New York City. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Consumer prices rose 2.9% in August compared to a year ago, marking an uptick in price increases as President Donald Trump’s tariff policy intensified. The […]
Joe Raedle/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Policymakers and business leaders will closely watch the release of inflation data on Tuesday, marking the latest look at price increases as the economy risks a tariff-induced rise of inflation. The inflation report is the first major data release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) since Trump fired […]
Javier Ghersi/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Consumer prices rose 2.7% in June compared to a year ago, marking a notable surge of price increases as President Donald Trump’s tariff policy took hold and some retailers warned they may pass some of the tax burden onto shoppers. The reading matched economists’ expectations. The fresh data indicated […]
Javier Ghersi/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Consumer prices rose 2.7% in June compared to a year ago, marking a notable surge of price increases as President Donald Trump’s tariff policy took hold and some retailers warned they may pass some of the tax burden onto shoppers. The reading matched economists’ expectations. The fresh data indicated […]
Javier Ghersi/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Consumer prices rose 3.3% in May compared to a year ago, easing slightly from the previous month and outperforming economists’ expectations. The data arrived hours before the Federal Reserve is set to announce a decision about whether to move its benchmark interest rate. Price increases have slowed significantly from a […]
Javier Ghersi/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The release of inflation data on Wednesday will reveal the latest movement for consumer prices, which continue to strain households and top surveys of voter priorities less than five months before the November election. The data will arrive hours before the Federal Reserve announces a decision about whether to move […]
Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As Americans continue to experience sticker shock with volatile food costs, a slight ease of inflation last month could provide relief for consumers’ wallets — particularly at the grocery store. Food prices rose at a much slower pace than overall inflation since the same time last month, the Department […]
Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Consumer prices rose 3.4% in April compared to a year ago, slowing slightly from the previous month and offering a welcome sign for the Federal Reserve in its yearslong inflation fight. The fresh data matched economists’ expectations. After falling dramatically over the course of last year, inflation had accelerated in […]
Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The White House and Wall Street will closely watch Wednesday’s inflation report for any signs that the Federal Reserve’s aggressive cooldown efforts are working. After falling dramatically over the course of last year, inflation has accelerated in recent months. Recalcitrant prices have forced the Fed to postpone highly anticipated interest […]
Getty Images – STOCK (NEW YORK) — Consumers saddled with high credit card and mortgage rates held onto a source of solace in recent months: A forecast from the Federal Reserve promising long-awaited interest rate cuts. The economy has refused to cooperate, however, casting that financial relief into doubt. Fresh price data released on Wednesday […]
