The consumer price index was rose 2.4% in February 2026, above policymakers' target, economists said. War in Iran complicates the picture.

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, March 17 (Reuters) - The worst U.S. inflation outbreak in a generation turns five years old this month, a defining economic shock that is still driving policy debates, ...

US core inflation may hit 5-year low though price pressures linger WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of inflation may have fallen to a five-year low in January as rental costs have cooled, a sign that some ...

Inflation remained elevated in December, closing out a year of stubbornly high prices that have become a political liability for President Donald Trump. New government figures Tuesday morning show ...

When inflation expectations are well anchored, companies, consumers, and investors believe that long-term price growth will stay under control, or close to a targeted level, notwithstanding short-term ...

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in January amid cheaper gasoline and a moderation in rental inflation, but households faced higher costs for services, ...

The consumer price index eased in January but inflation was still elevated for many consumer necessities, economists said.