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 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 ...

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 ...

Understanding Macroeconomics: GDP, Inflation, and Unemployment Explained

Discover how macroeconomics impacts GDP, inflation, and unemployment, and learn how policy decisions shape economic stability ...
Scripps News on MSN

U.S. inflation falls to 2.7% in 2025, lowest since 2020, new data shows

U.S. inflation slowed to 2.7% in 2025, the lowest since 2020, as the Fed cut rates and tariffs added costs to some household ...

Is inflation actually lower than we think? This economist says yes.

Trump, insisting that “there is no inflation,” has been trying to force the Fed to slash short-term interest rates to 1% or ...
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 ...

Trump calls for 'jerk' Powell to lower interest rates after latest inflation data

President Donald Trump said December inflation data supports his calls for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut ...
Seeking Alpha

What FOMC's Projections Tell Us About Rate Cuts, Inflation, And Unemployment

The Federal Reserve is signaling only one rate cut for 2026, but a new Chair may drive more cuts, especially post-Powell. FOMC projections show tolerance for PCE inflation above 2% through 2027, ...