President Donald Trump took office with a promise to “immediately bring prices down.” But conquering inflation is tricky, and ...

The ballooning price of tuition at elite schools in America is pushing more families to eye cheaper options at universities overseas.

Wall Street closely watches trends in consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity.

“Core” C.P.I., which more closely reflects underlying inflation by removing volatile food and energy prices, also showed ...

Investors shift focus to earnings as Fed officials weigh tariff risks. Strong U.S. labor data and stable rates keep markets ...

Colorado voters are waning in their support for the Democrat Party, a new poll finds, as immigration and the economy continue ...

Other data on Friday showed labor costs rose in the fourth quarter as wages edged up. Price pressures picked up in the fourth quarter, stalling the progress in lowering inflation. The central ...

easing shelter cost inflation, slowing insurance-related inflation and cooling wage growth. (Separately, on Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that workers’ compensation grew 3.8% ...

Consumers have struggled with high inflation since the COVID-19 pandemic and voted for Trump in part due to discontent with higher prices. Trump pledged to bring down costs for ordinary Americans.

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge showed prices rose as expected in December, and it remains above the central bank's target level amid its ongoing efforts to wrestle down inflation.

Have you ever noticed how your monthly grocery bill slowly creeps up, or how essentials like fuel and electricity cost more than they did a year ago? That’s inflation at work. Inflation ...

WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - U.S. labor costs rose marginally in the fourth quarter, offering some comfort to Federal Reserve officials after progress lowering inflation stalled at the end of 2024.