Inflation Has Eroded Wages For the College Class of 2026, New Report Shows

Energy costs surged after the U.S.-Iran war began, pushing inflation to 4.2% in May 2026, and early-career wages haven’t kept ...

Why inflation may depend on the spending habits of the rich

New research from Bank of America finds that the top 10 percent of earners account for 70 percent of discretionary spending.
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The Fed’s inflation tracker flashes a warning: April and quarterly forecasts show prices rising as Iran War spikes the price of fuel — and everything

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation tracker just flashed another warning sign for the U.S. economy, and it could spell more financial pain ahead. Data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic ...
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Inflation rate projected to hit 6% in the second quarter, top economic forecasters say

The recent surge in inflation is likely to get worse over the next several months, according to a survey Friday from the nation's top economists. Consumer price inflation is projected to hit 6% ...
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Inflation Rate Rises Above 4% As Fed Faces Pressure To Act

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Inflation is rising, and the Fed's main tool to fix it might not work

The surge in oil prices is causing a wave of "supply-side" inflation that the Federal Reserve may be unable to counter with its main inflation-fighting tool. The Fed usually raises its fed funds ...
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Here's the inflation breakdown for May 2026 — in one chart

The consumer price index jumped 4.2% in May versus a year earlier, its highest level in more than three years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Gasoline and other energy prices surged ...
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Inflation Spikes in March as Economists Warn of Spillover Effects in the Months Ahead

The latest CPI inflation data showed prices surged in March, largely powered by a double-digit rise in energy costs. While price growth outside energy was subdued, economists expect rising fuel ...
Forbes

Key Inflation Meter Jumped Again During Iran War—As Consumer Prices Remain High

The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation reading rose once again in March, according to federal data published Thursday, providing the latest insight into how the war in Iran disrupted consumer ...
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The central bank's newest inflation forecast is worrisome

Between the 10th and 15th of every month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases the prior month's inflation data, allowing anyone to peruse how prices are changing, compared to the ...
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Trump loves the inflation! Take his word for it. | Opinion

I have great news for Americans worried that inflation just jumped above 4%, the highest hike in three years. It turns out rising consumer prices are fantastic! President Donald Trump, when asked ...

Massive AI buildout poses latest inflation threat as consumers pay more for laptops and electricity

American consumers — and the Federal Reserve — are being hit with another high-cost headache. The gusher of investment in ...