Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

Inflation: Key Measures to Understand

Inflation and the EconomyInflation is one of the most important and frequently discussed economic topics. Economists, ...

Inflation relief is on the way — if these 3 market forces can come together

But she cited three factors that may tame inflation in 2026: productivity gains, lower oil prices, and the effects of the ...

Inflation ticked up in December as falling gas prices helped offset food and housing costs

Prices rose 2.7% in December from a year ago, a sign that inflation continues rising but in line with the pace seen in recent ...

Inflation Steady as Fed Considers Rate Path

Food inflation has been relatively moderate though in recent years compared with the steep rise in grocery costs in 2022. The ...
The Daily Overview on MSN

GDP swings and 3% inflation: What the numbers really say about the economy

Headline GDP and inflation figures are sending mixed signals as the United States heads into 2026. Growth looks surprisingly ...
The Nation

Making Sense of Inflation

The economic force is often seen as a barometer for a nation’s mood and health. But have we misunderstood it all along? Donald Trump holds a big and a small box of Tic Tac to illustrate inflation ...
The New York Times

Inflation Unexpectedly Slowed to 2.7% in November

The latest Consumer Price Index was below what economists had expected and likely reflects what they called distortions caused by the government shutdown. Note: Data for October 2025 is missing ...
USA TODAY on MSN

What will inflation do in 2026? Experts weigh in

They forecast PCE inflation – which is a slightly different measurement than the well-known Consumer Price Index – to slowly decline to 2.5% by the end of 2026, from 2.8% in the ‌most recent reading.

Metro Phoenix inflation slows, but that doesn't tell the whole story

Inflation in metro Phoenix fell below the national rate in December as housing costs cooled, but groceries, energy and health ...