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Economists Raise Questions About Quality of U.S. Inflation Data
The Labor Department says staffing shortages reduced its ability to conduct its massive monthly survey, forcing it to turn to ...
Mexico's annual inflation likely accelerated in May, exceeding central bank target: Reuters poll
Mexico's annual inflation likely accelerated in May to above the official target, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, ...
Why some economists are worried about U.S. inflation data
The federal government is scaling back data collection used to calculate the inflation rate because of staff shortages.
Are You Among the 8 Million Americans Receiving an Inflation Refund Check?
Starting in mid-October, more than 8 million New York state residents are eligible to receive an inflation refund check. If ...
Fed's Musalem estimates ‘50-50’ chances on tariffs triggering prolonged US inflation, FT reports
St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem has put the likelihood of Donald Trump's trade war causing a prolonged ...
There’s a frenzy in Washington over the accuracy of a key measure of U.S. inflation. Here’s what’s happening.
Is the best-known U.S. inflation report becoming less accurate because of the Trump administration’s hiring freeze? The ...
Where is inflation hitting consumers hardest? New data shows which goods and services have seen the biggest price hikes
GoodRx tracked how inflation is hitting consumers across different budget categories, including prescription medications.
Is Lifestyle Inflation Creeping Up on You? Here Are 8 Ways to Avoid It
Lifestyle inflation happens when your spending increases alongside your income. Here are 8 practical ways to stay on track ...
Key U.S inflation gauge shows price growth cooled in April with little sign of tariff impact
Consumer spending slowed despite rising incomes, potentially an early reaction to higher prices on some imported goods.
Data Error Pushed Up UK Inflation in April, ONS Says
Britain’s statistics agency said it overstated the official inflation rate due to a mistake in numbers it was given on ...
Senior Federal Reserve official puts ‘50-50’ odds on tariffs sparking sustained US inflation
A senior Federal Reserve official has put the chances that Donald Trump’s trade war leads to a sustained burst of inflation ...