POLLING SHOWS that Americans prioritise jobs and the economy above all other issues. Republicans eagerly seized upon that in ...

Inflation receded in February on the back of easing price pressures for consumer staples like gasoline, groceries and housing, amid worries that President Donald Trump's tariff policies could ...

Every chart notes, and links to, the source of the original data. In the case of recurring household costs, rents and home sales, the 2025 data cited is current through last month and it is ...

Americans got much welcomed relief from inflation as the Consumer Price Index unexpectedly declined to 2.8% in February after reaching 3.0% in January following five consecutive monthly spikes ...

The Trump administration's expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth, and the Federal Reserve will focus on keeping price increases temporary, Fed Chair Jerome ...

That's down from 3% in January. The deceleration is encouraging after fears in recent months that inflation had become entrenched and wasn't falling back to target. "Progress is bumpy," said ...