The data shows that there is progress in America. During the period from 2020 to 2024, the average annual salary in the US ...

Legislation to fund much of the US government appears to be in peril this week, with odds spiking that another partial government shutdown will strike Friday at midnight.

Learn about value deflation where businesses reduce product quality or size instead of raising prices, affecting consumption ...

But she cited three factors that may tame inflation in 2026: productivity gains, lower oil prices, and the effects of the federal government's massive tax and spending bill that passed in July 2025.

Inflation and the EconomyInflation is one of the most important and frequently discussed economic topics. Economists, ...

The prices that Americans paid for subscription- and rental-based access to video streaming services and video games ...

So-called core inflation, or CPI data that excludes volatile food and energy prices, rose by 2.6% over the past 12 months, ...

Americans weary of high – and rising – prices may get some relief in 2026. Or not. Many analysts believe the economy is finding its footing after several jolts from tariffs, the long tail of the ...

Stocks jumped Thursday, snapping a recent losing streak after an encouraging readout on inflation. The Nasdaq composite led gains, rising 1.4%. The Dow edged up 0.1%, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.8%, ...

We're still missing data from October and November because of the federal government shutdown, but the new data out today suggests inflation moderated somewhat over the last two months. According to ...

Inflation remained elevated in November at a level well above the Federal Reserve's target rate as policymakers weigh potential interest rate cuts next year. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said on ...