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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 ...
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 ...
Disinflation is a greater force right now than inflation
Investors, consumers and policymakers may justifiably fear the specter of tariff-fueled inflation later this year and beyond, ...
Treasury secretary confronts CBS host over past tariff inflation predictions as rates hit 4-year-low
CBS's Margaret Brennan challenged Scott Bessent on Trump's tariffs, as retail giants warn of price hikes despite inflation ...
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 ...
Philippine inflation eases further in May, central bank signals easing
MANILA (Reuters) -Philippine annual inflation eased for a fourth consecutive month in May, driven by slower increases in ...
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.
Inflation slides to 1.9% in Europe, as worries shift from prices to Trump and tariffs
Inflation in the 20 countries that use the euro fell to 1.9% in May from 2.2% in April, helping clear the way for more ...
Philippine annual inflation at 1.3% in May
Philippine annual inflation wasin May, just below the previous month's 1.4% rate and the lowest reading since November 2019, ...
Don’t call it the ‘millionaires’ tax: Inflation is raising the bar on who pays Massachusetts’ high-earner levy
Two-plus years after residents voted to more heavily tax earnings over $1 million, inflation is steadily raising the bar on ...
South African Finance Chief Awaiting Inflation-Targeting Report
South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said he is waiting for a report on the country’s inflation-targeting ...
US Service Sector Unexpectedly Contracts in May; Inflation Heats Up
The government is expected to report on Friday that nonfarm payrolls increased by 130,000 jobs in May after advancing by ...