Economy May 30 Consumer prices rose slightly in April amid Trump’s tariffs By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy Jul 11 Cooling inflation may pave way for interest rate cut soon Inflation in the United States cooled in June for a third straight month, a sign that the worst price spike in four decades is steadily fading and may soon usher in interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Nation Jun 12 Inflation eases for 2nd straight month, a sign this year’s acceleration of prices may have passed Inflation in the United States eased in May, a hopeful sign that an acceleration of prices that occurred early this year may have passed. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy May 31 A closely tracked inflation gauge rises at slowest pace this year A price gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve cooled slightly last month, a sign that inflation may be easing after running high in the first three months of this year. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy Feb 29 Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge picked up last month in sign of still-increased prices An inflation gauge favored by the Federal Reserve increased in January, the latest sign that the slowdown in U.S. consumer price increases is occurring unevenly from month to month. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Jan 24 Americans’ economic outlook brightens as inflation slows and wages outpace prices By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press After an extended period of gloom, Americans are starting to feel better about inflation and the economy — a trend that could sustain consumer spending, fuel economic growth and potentially affect President Joe Biden's political fortunes. Continue reading
Oct 12 September’s U.S. consumer inflation eased slightly as price pressures cool By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Still, on a month-to-month basis, prices are still rising faster than is consistent with the Fed’s 2 percent target. Continue reading
Jun 13 U.S. consumer price growth slowed in May, though some inflation measures stayed high By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The pullback was driven by tumbling gas prices, a much smaller rise in grocery prices than in previous months and less expensive furniture, air fares and appliances. Continue reading
May 10 U.S. prices rose in April, showing inflation pressures persist By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Consumer prices in the United States rose again in April, and measures of underlying inflation stayed high, suggesting that rising costs could persist for months to come. Continue reading
Mar 14 Inflation eased in February but remains high, putting pressure on Fed By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press U.S. consumer price increases eased slightly from January to February but still pointed to an elevated inflation rate that is posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve at a delicate moment for the financial system. Continue reading