A look at how the Fed measures inflation when deciding to adjust interest rates. And despite inheriting one of the toughest economic environments in years, Millennials are still optimistic.

It's not really a shock that Argentina is in such a perilous state. What's surprising is it too this long for things to go wrong.

The Fed is not worried about inflation right now. But should it also worry about the opposite? Persistently falling prices, or deflation, can also wreck an economy.

Twelve drummers drumming, six geese-a-laying and one partridge in a pear tree. What does it all add up to?

Venezuela has a terrible inflation problem, and the government's dramatic steps to fix them problem aren't likely to make a real impact.

There are perils for too-low inflation for too long, because inflation can help wages and companies grow.

Prices are up in Japan — and that's a good thing.

The Federal Reserve has printed and pumped trillions of dollars into the banking system to keep long-term interest rates low. Why hasn't the flood caused prices to rise?

Inflation hawks hold significant sway at the Federal Reserve. But critics say they should tolerate — and even target — more inflation to boost economic growth.

A run on India's currency presages trouble in other emerging markets.