US Inflation May Slow, but the Affordability Debate Is Likely to Keep Raging
Even if overall inflation slows next year as the U.S. Federal Reserve anticipates, President Donald…
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Fresh data show US consumers still strained by inflation
US consumer pricing and sentiment reports released Friday pointed to lingering questions about affordability as…
Consumer spending stalled in September as inflation remained stubborn
The last piece of official inflation data to land before the Federal Reserve’s policymaking meeting…
Prices increase as Americans prepare for Thanksgiving
Despite White House claims, prices on key staples are on the rise, including cranberry sauce…
US government to nix October inflation report after history-making shutdown
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has explained it was ‘unable to retroactively collect’ the data…
Nearly a quarter of U.S. households live paycheck to paycheck, report finds
A growing share of lower-income Americans are struggling to get by financially as their wages…
US inflation rate climbs to 3% in September; highest this year
After its release was delayed due to the government shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics…
White House says key economic reports may not be released
Economists had already expected that the October consumer price index report would not be released.…
Inflation is so bad Americans are counting on Black Friday just to afford groceries and everyday essentials
Holiday season is fast-approaching—and so is the biggest shopping season of the year. Black Friday…
Inflation trap? Americans are looking to buy everyday essentials during Black Friday Sale
Are Americans under an inflation trap? Lightspeed reports shed light on how several US citizens…