By looking at the inflation rate each year, you can gain insight into how prices changed and how events around the globe impacted the average U.S. consumer.

U.S. Treasury yields rose sharply on Wednesday as investors reacted to the hotter-than-expected January consumer inflation report. The 10-year Treasury yield jumped 9 basis points at 4.627%, while the ...

Gasoline prices are down more than 3% in the past year, according to the CPI. Groceries are up 1.8%. Meanwhile, there were some bright spots in the CPI report, such as shelter. The 4.6% annual ...