This disparity impacts everyday Americans who now find their paychecks do not stretch as far as they once did. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.9 percent in December 2024 compared to December ...

Inflation -- especially the cost of essentials like housing, groceries, and gas -- was a major issue for many voters in last November's election, but President Donald Trump may find it easier said ...

The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain interest rates at 425-450 basis points on January 29, supporting a continued ...

A pair of lawmakers are proposing an increase to Maryland's minimum wage, phasing in a raise from $15 an hour to $20 an hour over 2 years.

With President Donald Trump back in the White House, big economic shifts could be coming for housing and job markets across ...

That upward trend, however, may come to an end this week. On Wednesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the December ...

Farm bill season has stretched into the winter in the capital with no end in sight. There's not enough money to help both ...

Prices grew at a rate of 1.6% in the Tampa metro area over the past year. That's less than the national inflation rate of 2.9 ...

The WSJ’s latest survey shows that forecasters expect higher inflation than they did in October—but also higher GDP growth.

Use this inflation calculator to see how prices are changing: Inflation is the loss of purchasing power over time as prices rise. It is often expressed as a percentage and generally refers to a trend ...