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Consumer prices fall for first time since 2020, CPI shows. Great. But now tariffs threaten to reignite inflation.
Consumer prices fell in March for the first time since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, but economists warn ...
Q&A: What is the consumer price index? An economist explains
Kenneth Louie, associate professor of economics at Penn State Behrend, explained in the following Q&A what the CPI is and why American consumers should pay attention. Louie: The CPI is a number ...
CPI Report Today: Inflation Cools More Than Expected
The consumer price index climbed 2.4% year over year last month, according to data released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor ...
Inflation rate rose by 2.4% in March, CPI report shows. Here's what that means.
Inflation cooled in March, but economists expect prices to reaccelerate as some of President Trump's tariffs kick in.
Inflation Eased in March but Tariffs Raise Risk of Higher Prices
Policymakers and economists say the latest data is only a temporary reprieve as tariffs could stoke higher inflation.
Why Does the Fed Prefer PCE Over CPI?
Inflation has been top of mind in recent years. Most of Wall Street follows the CPI but the Fed favors the PCE. Here's why.
Here's the inflation breakdown for March 2025 — in one chart
Inflation throttled back in March, largely on lower gasoline prices — but tariffs threaten to reverse that downward trend in ...
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CPI, jobless claims, and Fed speeches highlight Thursday’s economic data
As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets, a series of crucial decisions and economic data releases that could sway market dynamics are expected on Thursday, April 10, 2025. The ...