Inflation was 3.4% in July, down slightly from the previous month

The inflation rate cooled to 3.4% in July, the Labor Department said Wednesday.

Inflation eases in July as gasoline and grocery prices fall

Consumer prices in July were up 3.4% from a year ago — a smaller annual increase than in May or June. The news makes it less ...

As Inflation Eats Up Pay Gains, Workers Fall Behind

When prices spiked in 2021-22, wages failed to keep up for many workers, new research shows. Now the pattern is repeating.

Interest rate dilemma for central banks as inflation rises but growth slows

The Federal Reserve, the ECB and the Bank of England appear unclear on how to tackle inflation amid the Iran war ...
Opinion

Headline Inflation Is Easing, but Trumpflation Isn't -- and That's a Recipe for Disaster on Wall Street

The longer Trumpflation remains unchecked, the bigger the consequences for Wall Street.

US wholesale inflation slowed more than expected in July

Businesses’ costs aren’t rising as fast as they have been in recent months, an indication that price hikes could slow for consumers in the months ahead.
CNBC

Wholesale prices rose 1.1% in May, more than expected, on surge in energy

The producer price index increased a seasonally adjusted 1.1% in May, putting the 12-month wholesale inflation rate at 6.5%, the highest since November 2022. Excluding food and energy, the so-called ...
Forbes

Inflation Rate Rises Above 4% As Fed Faces Pressure To Act

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24/7 Wall St

Producer Price Inflation Hits 6.5%, But the Fed May Still Pause Rate Hikes — Here’s Why

May PPI surged to 6.5%, but core PPI missed expectations at 4.9%, suggesting energy drove the spike rather than broad-based inflation. The Fed faces a tough choice: hike rates and risk slower growth, ...
The Motley Fool

From Bad to Worse: The Federal Reserve's May Inflation Forecast Is Terrible News for Stock Investors

Americans are paying an average of $4.50 per gallon, up about 50% since the start of the conflict. Fuel prices impact just about everything, and that's reflected in April's Consumer Price Index (CPI) ...
Forbes

How To Invest During Inflation And Economic Uncertainty

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Persistent inflation above 2% continues to challenge household finances, eroding purchasing ...
Morningstar

Inflation is getting worse. Just how bad is it going to get?

Consumer and wholesale prices are rising at the fastest rate in three years due to the Iran war Higher prices have forced Americans to be more choosy about what they buy. The surge in gasoline prices ...