Washington is full of speculation this week as Democrats and Republicans examine different ways to cut spending, raise revenue and reform entitlements to avert the so-called “fiscal cliff.” One policy ...

Inflation is on the rise again. That was the major economic takeaway on Friday morning after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its delayed reading on inflation for September. Released later than ...

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Here’s how inflation could sway Fed interest rate cut bets for October. Wall Street awaits key CPI report. The inflation data may sway the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in October.

The consumer price index declined unexpectedly in November 2025. It was the first CPI report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics since the government shutdown ended last month. Economists said that ...

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After nearly two years of uncertainty, three forces are converging to reshape the landscape for homebuyers heading into 2026. Mortgage rates show signs of leveling off after months of volatility, ...

The consumer price index rose 2.7% in December 2025 from 12 months earlier, unchanged from November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Tariffs put some upward pressure on prices for ...