The Consumer Price Index rose at an annual rate of 2.4% in February, unchanged from the prior month and representing a cooler pace than economists had forecast. "Inflation was starting to ease in late ...

The U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in an unexpected downturn. WSJ’s Ashby Jones breaks down the latest jobs report. The surge in oil and gasoline prices amid the Iran conflict has darkened the ...

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge remained stubbornly high in January as consumers continued to face elevated price growth. The Commerce Department on Friday reported that the personal ...

Americans’ inflation expectations remained mostly unchanged, while expectations about leaving their job voluntarily dropped to a record low, according to a Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey.

A methodological change contributed to a better-than-expected inflation report, prompting questions from some economists. By Ben Casselman An obscure methodological change lowered a key measure of ...

Taylor Tompkins has worked for more than a decade as a journalist covering business, finance, and the economy. She has logged thousands of hours interviewing experts, analyzing data, and writing ...

Inflation held steady at 2.4% for the year ending in February as higher prices continue to plague President Donald Trump. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the update to the consumer price index ...

OTTAWA—Inflation in Canada eased off in February to a nine-month low and fell back below the Bank of Canada’s target, a break for consumer wallets ahead of a likely acceleration as the conflict in the ...

Federal Reserve policymakers are monitoring the conflict with Iran for its potential impact on inflation and consumer prices, as energy prices have jumped since the outbreak of hostilities. Oil prices ...

The worst U.S. inflation outbreak in a generation turns five years old this month, a defining economic shock that is still driving policy debates, influencing national politics, and frustrating ...

Mortgage rates are edging up on Thursday amid renewed inflation fears tied to the war in Iran. The average national rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6%, up modestly from 5.98% last week, ...

February 2026 inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index, increased 0.3% month over month, while annual inflation held at 2.4% and core inflation held at 2.5%. Shelter costs rose 0.2% and rents ...