WASHINGTON — The worst U.S. inflation outbreak in a generation turns 5 years old this month, a defining economic shock that is still driving policy debates, influencing national politics, and ...
Inflation rose as expected last month, as the lingering impact of the yearslong above-trend price increases continues to weigh on the minds of Americans. Annual inflation is far closer to the historic ...
May PPI surged to 6.5%, but core PPI missed expectations at 4.9%, suggesting energy drove the spike rather than broad-based inflation. The Fed faces a tough choice: hike rates and risk slower growth, ...
High gas prices pushed up inflation again last month while adding to Americans’ financial strain: Households are saving at the lowest rate in nearly four years, a new report showed Thursday. The Iran ...
Before talking about inflation, time for a slight diversion into the idea of measurement. Two statements stand out. One was “What gets measured gets managed,” typically attributed to famous management ...
High inflation pinches retirement. But there are steps you can take to make it less painful. They include buying stocks, Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS) and a smidgen of gold, paying ...