Brad Zigler, our exchange traded product/alternative strategies columnist, has a quibble (or five) with the way the gub'ment (pronounce with your best Michigan Militia accent) measures inflation.

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 ...

Inflation is measured by two indexes: personal consumption expenditure (PCE), and the consumer price index (CPI). The PCE measures the price of goods and services purchased by households or by ...

Discover how the Consumer Price Index (CPI) tracks inflation and guides investment decisions. Learn its impact on the economy and maximize your investment strategy.

Annual inflation reached 3% in September, marking a six-month streak during which price increases accelerated. That means your living costs aren’t just rising, they’re rising faster as more tariff ...

Inflation was unchanged in the 12 months ending July 2025, leaving the current inflation rate at 2.7%. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

While they may be imperfect, COLAs are meant to help you cover the higher cost of living and help ease the sting of higher prices.

Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter. He's written hundreds of articles breaking down complex financial topics in plain language, emphasizing the impact that economic ...

The core personal consumption expenditures price index for January was released this morning, an economic indicator widely referred to as the Federal Reserve’s “preferred” measure of underlying ...

The Office for National Statistics calculates CPI, RPI and CPIH each month. What are they and what do they reveal about UK ...