Inflation stayed hot in August with annual pace of 3.4%, raising the odds of a Fed hike

The report comes at a pivotal moment for the Federal Reserve, which is scheduled to meet next week to decide whether to hike ...

The State of the Economy Before the Midterms: Rising Inflation and A.I. Unease

Polling tells us that voters view the economy as their top issue this fall — and the economy right now is, well, weird.
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Inflation is back around the world—as is the fight against it

In 2022-23 central bankers dreamed of bringing high inflation down without triggering a recession. Some countries came awfully close to success. Now central banks are recalibrating their instruments ...

The Fed’s Inflation Target Keeps Slipping Farther Into The Future

The Fed now thinks inflation will take even longer to return to the goal, as stubborn inflation, rising rates, and economic ...

Current Inflation Rate: 3.4% in August 2026, by Category and Region

The 12-month rate of inflation as of August 2026 is 3.4%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Energy inflation ...

Treasury yields ease, inflation concerns tread lower

Citi raised its Treasury yield forecast following the Federal Reserve’s September interest-rate hike, expecting the 10-year yield at 5.0% at year-end.

Dollar General CEO says inflation is squeezing $100,000 earners

Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos says inflation is squeezing $100,000 earners. Explore changing shopping habits and the implications for Dollar General stock.

Two of Three Inflation Numbers Are In — and Your 2027 Social Security Check Is Looking Bigger Than Last Year's. Here Are the Latest Estimates.

Retirees can probably bank on a bigger COLA next year.