Inflation is outpacing wage growth again, squeezing Americans’ paychecks

In August, consumer prices rose 3.4% over the past year while wages increased just 3.1%.

Elevated Inflation Keeps Pressure on Fed to Raise Interest Rates

The details in the latest Consumer Price Index report could compel the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.

Social Security COLA update: What today’s inflation report means for you

Friday's figures bring the final 2027 COLA calculation closer to completion.

Inflation remained stubbornly higher in August

The Labor Department's consumer price index held steady last month, rising as expected for the year ending in August.
Yahoo Finance

Rising prices take center stage as Fed's preferred inflation measure heated up further in April

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge surged to a three-year high in April, adding to growing concern at the central bank and on Wall Street over broadening price pressures. The Personal ...
Forbes

How To Invest During Inflation And Economic Uncertainty

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Inflation Was 3.4% in August, With Gasoline Prices Still Elevated

The number matched analyst expectations and was even with July’s 3.4%.