The Consumer Price Index is the chief benchmark economists use to measure inflation. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics calculates the CPI each month by collecting information on the price of ...

In October 2022, I circulated “An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor[.]” Much has occurred since. Inflation remains an acute problem. In turn ...

Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the cost of living continues to outpace earnings, leaving many Americans struggling to make ends meet.

Hers set out to find how much the prices of healthy groceries have gone up in the U.S.—how much did the cost of eggs really increase in the past year?—and which items have been the most resistant to inflation to help support your healthy eating goals and your budget in 2025.

The Consumer Price Index report for ... Interestingly, the New Tenant Rent Index as produced by the Bureau of Labor statistics showed a decline of 2.4% for Q4 2024. Now this is an experimental ...

Yes, there is an egg shortage due to bird flu. Officials at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have confirmed there is an egg shortage and linked it to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which has spread between chicken flocks across the country since first appearing in the U.S. in February 2022.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the monthly change in prices paid by U.S. consumers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) calculates the CPI as a weighted average of prices for a basket ...

The so-called core consumer price index — which excludes food and energy costs — increased 0.2% after rising 0.3% four straight months, Bureau of Labor Statistics figures showed Wednesday. That marked the first stepdown in the rate in six months.

The new data were published Thursday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis in its report for gross domestic product for the fourth quarter.

An early prediction for next year’s Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment shows retirees could be in for a shock.

To start 2025, the Federal Reserve Bank is keeping the federal funds rate unmoved. Following a cut in December, the range will continue to sit at 4.25 to 4.5 percent, Fed Chair Jerome Powell announced on Wednesday.

The beginning of the year is a great time to take a comprehensive look at your finances in anticipation of the year to come. While there are many unknowns that could impact your financial