The consumer price index increased X.X% in April from a year earlier as higher energy costs raised a range of prices for Americans.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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CPI Shows Inflation Accelerating to 3.8% Annually in April After Weeks of War in Iran
The Consumer Price Index rose 3.8% in April from a year earlier as higher energy costs replaced tariffs as the driver of higher prices for Americans.
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Oil Prices Rise on U.S.-Iran Standoff
President Trump has declared the American cease-fire with Iran is on “life support,” and investors are taking a cautious approach as the lack of progress in peace talks weighs on the markets.
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Steel Tariffs Are Raising the Price of Canned Foods
The cost to put food in cans remains high because manufacturers must still import steel from overseas. U.S. Steel plans to reopen a tin-plate factory.
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Why Your Life Is Now on Subscriptions
As companies look to build cash flow and loyalty, everything from heated car seats to earthworm deliveries can become a recurring charge on your credit card.
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First-Time Home Buyers Are Staying on the Sidelines as Costs Rise
The effects of the war in Iran have raised mortgage rates and lowered consumer confidence, making it even harder for house hunters.
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Oil Prices Rise as Prospects for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Fizzle
Oil prices rose and stock futures ticked down as investors reacted after the two sides failed to agree on a U.S.-Iran peace deal.
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Oil Prices Rise as Prospects for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Fizzle
Oil prices rose and stock futures ticked down on Sunday as investors reacted to the apparent failure of the latest proposal for a U.S.-Iran peace deal.
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Trump Administration Is Considering Pausing the Federal Gas Tax to Lower Prices, Energy Secretary Says
The tax is a little over 18 cents a gallon for gasoline. With the average national price above $4.50, the measure will provide little relief.
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Consumers Lean on a ‘Hamster Wheel’ of Credit to Manage Rising Costs
As prices increase for gas, groceries and other staples, more and more households are borrowing to get by.
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For Struggling JetBlue, Spirit’s Demise May Offer an Opportunity
JetBlue Airways is adding flights at Spirit Airlines’ former home airport as it tries to turn a profit again.
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Retirees Expect Their Home to Be a Financial Safety Net. They Shouldn’t.
Older homeowners often don’t see the value of, or can’t afford to, maintain and renovate their homes of many years. And that can mean thousands lost when they sell.