President Donald Trump has claimed that prices are dropping quickly, but current inflation data does not clearly support that assertion — a disconnect that could weigh...
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October 9, 2026
Category: Inflation
U.S. Inflation Ticked Up Modestly in July, Shelter Costs Remain a Pressure Point
Consumer prices rose just 0.1% in July on a monthly basis, a mild reading that suggests inflation continues to cool — though it has not yet...
U.S. Inflation Picks Up in April, Led by Shelter and Gasoline Costs
Consumer prices rose more than expected in April, with the broadest measure of inflation climbing 0.6% for the month and 3.8% over the past year. The...
Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Eases in June, but Tariff Effects Loom
The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index — the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation — cooled in June. Economists caution the improvement may be temporary as...