Inflation is outpacing wage growth again, squeezing Americans’ paychecks

In August, consumer prices rose 3.4% over the past year while wages increased just 3.1%.

Elevated Inflation Keeps Pressure on Fed to Raise Interest Rates

The details in the latest Consumer Price Index report could compel the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.

Inflation accelerated to 0.4% in August as gas prices rose

The consumer price index rose to 0.4% on a seasonally adjusted basis putting annual inflation at 3.4%, the U.S. Bureau of ...
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'This is the test': All eyes on US Fed to tackle high inflation

The US Federal Reserve goes into a key rate-setting meeting this week with markets expecting policymakers to pull the trigger ...

Social Security COLA update: What today’s inflation report means for you

Friday's figures bring the final 2027 COLA calculation closer to completion.

How to Protect Your Nest Egg When Inflation Is Ballooning

For investors in or near retirement, inflation is always a threat. TIPs can get it under control.

Fed Meets Next Week To Confront Rising Inflation Pressures

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates to fight inflation, addressing persistent price increases pushed ...
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Inflation report to show latest prices as Iran war pushes up gas costs

Inflation stands more than a percentage point above the Fed's target rate of 2%.

Inflation and interest rates make i-bonds attractive again for savings, but wait until November

Starting in November, an important part of the interest rate that determines how much money people earn from federal Series I Savings Bonds — i-bonds — is expected to be among the highest in more than ...

Gold edges lower; focus on US core inflation

Gold edged lower in Asian trade. U.S. core inflation data likely strengthens the case for the Fed to raise its benchmark rate at its meeting this week, CBA said.