Inflation hit its highest level in three years last month, according to fresh data released this week — but new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh wants the central bank to focus on different measures.

When inflation is high, prices for some goods and services tend to rise much faster than others. By contrast, when inflation ...

Persistent inflation, renewed oil shocks and rising expectations for a Federal Reserve rate increase have made the market’s rich valuation harder to ignore. But the strongest evidence points to ...

The consumer price index rose at a seasonally adjusted 0.6% for the month, putting the one-year pace at 3.8%, the highest since May 2023. Excluding food and energy, the core CPI increased 0.4% and 2.8 ...

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Inflation as measured by the consumer price index rose 0.1% from June to July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday, showing that costs broadly remained elevated for consumers amid volatile ...

You're currently following this author! Click to unsubscribe from email alerts. US annual inflation accelerated more than expected, with the consumer price index rising 3.8% in April from a year ago.

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The CPI was expected to rise 2.5% on an annual basis last month, according to economists polled by financial data firm FactSet. The January CPI represents the slowest pace of inflation since May 2025 ...

S&P 500 dividends have grown faster than inflation since 1999, boosting long-term real income. Dividend payouts can be cut in recessions, so they’re less predictable than bond interest. PROMO: How ...