Economist say the new consumer price data is based on incomplete information because of the government shutdown.

They forecast PCE inflation – which is a slightly different measurement than the well-known Consumer Price Index – to slowly decline to 2.5% by the end of 2026, from 2.8% in the most recent reading.

US inflation unexpectedly cooled in November, according to a delayed report, although economists warned against reading too much into the numbers because of gaps in the data. The Consumer Price Index ...

WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) - U.S. inflation increased in June as tariffs boosted prices for imported goods like household furniture and recreation products, supporting views that price pressures ...

Erosion of purchasing power: Inflation reduces what fixed income sources deliver in real terms, meaning retirees may need more savings than initially planned. Healthcare cost inflation: Medical ...

MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 24: A customer pumps gas into their vehicle on October 24, 2025 in Miami, Florida. According to the new Bureau of Labor Statistics data released on October 24, the 12-month ...

Inflation was the highest in U.S. history under President Joe Biden. While it is true that certain items, like some groceries, saw steep price increases during Biden's administration, the overall ...

WASHINGTON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices increased by the most in seven months in August amid higher costs for housing and food, but a surge in first-time applications for jobless benefits ...

• The September CPI inflation report showed that prices rose at a slower-than-expected rate of 0.3% last month, but annual price hikes for a range of consumer goods rose at the fastest pace so far ...

Inflation in December was its highest since the summer, according to data released Wednesday morning, a sign of the lingering presence of higher prices for consumers, though economists did predict an ...

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A range of tariffs on U.S. imports has been enacted or considered recently. Trade tariffs can potentially affect price inflation for consumption and investment goods. Estimates suggest that the impact ...