inflation

Inflation has been stubbornly hanging around 2.8% for months. That’s above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Meanwhile, key areas of the labor market are showing signs of weakness.

Lower-income consumers are pulling back on dining out, while higher-income households continue their restaurant spending.

If the Federal Reserve cuts rates next week as predicted, and Kevin Hassett becomes Fed Chair, where will rates be at this time next year?

The rising costs of healthcare, childcare, and groceries are putting more pressure on families.

Some one in seven recipients ages 65 and older depend on Social Security for nearly all of their income.

Different reports give varying costs of a Thanksgiving dinner, with substitutions, downsizing, and store deals helping to keep prices down.

Start with the fact that most consumers don’t spent a whole lot on imported goods.

Measuring inflation without government data is difficult right now, but there other indicators of where prices are and where they are headed.

The move comes while official statistics on jobs, inflation, and consumer spending are stalled during the government shutdown.

The consumer confidence index from The Conference Board fell slightly in October, showing that consumers are still anxious about the economy and the job market.