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Inflation speeds up as gas prices climb, and some details could keep the Fed wary.

Consumer Behavior Consumer Price Index Federal Reserve System Inflation (Economics) Interest Rates Powell, Jerome H United States Economy

Inflation speeds up as gas prices climb, and some details could keep the Fed wary.

The Federal Reserve is likely to closely parse the inflation report released Wednesday, the last major data point before its Sept. 20 rate decision.

By Jeanna Smialek

The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Ticked Up in July

Consumer Price Index Federal Reserve System Inflation (Economics) Interest Rates Powell, Jerome H Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) United States Economy

The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Ticked Up in July

Overall inflation climbed to 3.3 percent, from 3 percent previously, underscoring the Fed’s long road back to 2 percent price increases.

By Jeanna Smialek

Will Inflation Keep Slowing? The Key Areas to Watch

Consumer Behavior Consumer Price Index Inflation (Economics) Interest Rates Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Real Estate and Housing (Residential) United States Economy Used Cars

Will Inflation Keep Slowing? The Key Areas to Watch

Will inflation continue to slow at a solid pace? Economists are warily watching a few key areas, like housing and cars.

By Jeanna Smialek

Inflation Picks Up, but Details Under the Surface Are Encouraging

Consumer Price Index Federal Reserve System Government Bonds Inflation (Economics) Interest Rates Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) United States Economy

Inflation Picks Up, but Details Under the Surface Are Encouraging

Economists looked past the first acceleration in overall inflation in more than a year and saw signs that price pressures continued to moderate in July.

By Jeanna Smialek