The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Friday’s inflation report is likely to show that consumer prices worsened in September for the second straight month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs have lifted the cost of some groceries and other goods

Japanese inflation accelerated last month, official data showed Friday, ahead of a maiden policy speech by new Prime Minister Sakae Takaichi who has promised to ease pressure on households.

After a nine-day delay caused by the ongoing government shutdown, September's Consumer Price Index report will finally land Friday morning, and economists say its impact on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path – and thus on markets –could be bigger than usual.

Fears that President Donald Trump's tariffs could reignite an inflation spike are fading, as a growing number of economists say U.S. companies are now more likely to absorb those costs rather than risk losing market share.

Financial security feels more complicated than ever. For example, inflation is high. Goals also feel distant. For women, who often face a pay gap and career interruptions, building a strong financial foundation is not optional; in fact, it is essential. Waiting for “later” is not a plan. The good news,…

The latest inflation figure will set next year’s increases

The Royal Navy intercepted a Russian warship off the UK coast amid 2025's sluggish 1.3% growth, 3.2% inflation, and 4.8% unemployment—highlighting how defence and economic security now go hand in hand.

The UK’s economic policy isn’t decided by politicians, but by the OBR and the Bank of England. This is a system in dire need of a rethink, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

Employer-sponsored health insurance costs rose for a third straight year in 2025, with average family premiums approaching $27,000, according to KFF's annual Employer Health Benefits Survey released on Wednesday.

You’re not imagining it! Your favorite snacks, cereals, and cleaning products are shrinking. Shrinkflation is the sneaky trick companies use to quietly reduce product sizes while charging the same (or even more). It’s one of the most frustrating trends in today’s grocery aisles, and it’s been accelerating since inflation hit…

U.S. stocks ended slightly lower on Wednesday, with all three major indexes dipping as investors weighed mixed corporate earnings and renewed concerns over inflation.