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

The slightly lower number for January reflects smaller price increases for shelter and food, as well as a decrease in energy costs.

In this episode of Tony Katz Today, Tony Katz is joined by Dr. Matt Will, an economist from the University of Indianapolis, to discuss the latest inflation numbers and what they mean for the economy.

Inflation slowed in January to its tamest pace since May 2025 as the economy seemingly skirts the full effects of President ...

The January CPI came in at 2.4% but real-time data and a structural lag in shelter costs suggest headline inflation has further to fall.

Core PCE prices accelerated to a 3% annual increase in December, hitting their highest level since February in a clear sign ...

The Labor Department on Friday released the January 2026 consumer price index (CPI), which showed that inflation remained ...

Price increases were likely relatively tame in January, with one key measure of inflation expected to drop to its lowest in nearly five years.

It’s nearly impossible to have a conversation with family, friends or co-workers about the U.S. economy without hearing the word “inflation.” Inflation shapes what households pay, how much they save ...

The crypto market cap reached $3.4 trillion as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in April hit 2.3% over the last 12 months, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on May 13. April's inflation rate of ...