Inflation

Recent data indicates that wage growth in the US has outpaced inflation, but not all Americans are reaping the full benefits of this positive trend. According to the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, average hourly…

The forecast for next year's Social Security increase has increased slightly, from 3% to 3.2%, due to August inflation figures reported by the government.  As inflation continues to be a concern for many, it is possible that this…

The Republican governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp, proclaimed a state of emergency in the Peach State on Tuesday, reflecting growing concerns about rising inflation rates.  This declaration is in response to what he perceives as the…

In June, consumer price growth slowed to its lowest level in more than two years. However, a boost to consumer spending isn't as obvious a positive for US retailers. Concerns lurk over what would happen to companies' revenue as inflation…

Oil prices significantly increased on Thursday, breaking beyond the $80 barrier for the first time since April. This surge came as the sharp cooling of US inflation instilled hopes among investors that the US Federal Reserve would back…

Although energy costs increased 0.6% from the previous month to June, the sector's year-over-year fall, with fuel oil and gasoline down considerably, has helped to restrain total inflation. Energy prices decreased 16.7% from a year ago…

According to a significant Federal Reserve Bank of New York study released on Monday, Americans are preparing for increased inflation over the next few years even as they foresee a decline in consumer prices in the near future. …

Stocks kicked off the week on a positive note, with investors turning their attention to key factors such as inflation, interest rates, and the start of the second-quarter earnings season.  The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average,…