U.S. Inflation Hits 3-Year-High, Pressure on Households
May inflation data show the U.S. economy warming faster than expected, pushing the annual pace of price growth to a t...
Inflation
The Inflation tag page collects 7 articles that explain price changes, budgeting strategies, and retirement basics, so you can navigate costly times and keep your finances on track.
478 articlesStock Market Today, June: Inflation Fears Hit Stocks Hard
Midday trading shows inflation fears and global tensions pressing equities. This update breaks down what’s moving the...
Jones Tumbles Over Energy-Driven Pressures: Market Turmoil
Energy prices and geopolitical risk pushed major indices lower, snapping a string of gains. This guide explains why t...
Inflation Climbs 4.2%, Likely Fed Holds Rates This Week
May CPI rose 0.5% from April, lifting the annual rate to 4.2%. Energy drove most of the move, while core inflation st...
CPI Sparks Debate Over Social Security COLA in 2026
As inflation stays stubborn, the latest CPI data point toward a larger COLA for 2027, though 2026 benefits are alread...
CPI Surges 4.2%, Fed Still Not Ready to Raise Rates
May CPI rose 4.2% year over year, driven by energy shocks but core inflation stayed stubborn. Markets wrestle with wh...
Social Security’s COLA Could Reach 4.7% by 2027, Analysts Say
Inflation pressures push forecasts for Social Security cost-of-living adjustments higher, with analysts projecting th...
Bitcoin Jumps Above $62,000 as CPI Relief Lifts Market
Bitcoin moved back above the $62,000 mark after a CPI release eased rate-hike fears, signaling a tentative relief ral...
Hot Inflation Report, Strong Jobs Tighten New Fed Chair
A hotter-than-expected inflation reading paired with robust payroll gains left the newly named Fed chair navigating a...
Inflation Back Above First as Oil Shock Pushes Prices Higher
May's CPI rose 0.5%, lifting inflation to 4.2% and signaling the first 4% reading in years. Energy led the gains, whi...
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Moves Amid May CPI Surge to 2-Year High
Inflation data for May shows a 4.2% year-over-year rise, sparking notable moves in bitcoin (btc) price moves. Traders...
Inflation Just Roared Back Above 4% as Energy Surges
May CPI data show inflation just roared back above 4% driven by energy costs, while some grocery prices ease. Investo...