Social Security COLA prediction: Bad news for retirees?
The non-partisan advocacy group The Senior Citizens League predicts the 2026 COLA will be 2.1%, based on data from the Bureau ...
Here’s What To Expect From January’s CPI Inflation Figures
The Consumer Price Index report for January is expected to show broadly unchanged annual inflation according to nowcasts. That may be broadly good news for the Fed.
Iowans have lost an estimated $34,000 to inflation since 2020.
How much has rising inflation since 2020 cost you? While Iowans need to spend more to maintain their standard of living, ...
Americans' Paychecks Are Worth Less Because of Inflation—Here's How Much
Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the cost of living continues to outpace earnings, leaving many ...
Egg Prices Skyrocket as Avian Flu and New Cage-Free Laws Reshape the Industry
According to the Consumer Price Index, egg prices have skyrocketed in recent months, with some consumers paying more than ...
7 Household Staples and Their Inflation-Friendly Swaps
Buying produce in season is another great way to save money. Seasonal fruits and vegetables are often priced lower due to ...
Real World Economics: Understanding inflation will lead to trust in economic policies
Measuring key aspects of a nation’s economy is important, but the metrics used are often misunderstood by many. Quantifying ...
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How the Consumer Price Index measures inflation
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 ...
Federal Reserve decides not to change interest rates despite pressure from Trump
The Federal Reserve expressed concern that inflation has not eased enough for it to continue lowering interest rates.
Food costs are rising again. Here’s why.
As of December, overall food inflation was 2.5% year over year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ consumer price ...
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Despite Increases, December CPI Shows Inflation Still Under 3%
Prices rose just 2.9% over the 12 months ending in December, according to the monthly Consumer Price Index released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. What else makes this so special?
As egg prices are soaring, here is how local restaurants are impacted
According to the USDA, the avian flu has killed over 20 million egg-laying chickens since September of last year.