Social Security COLA prediction: Bad news for retirees in 2026?
The nonpartisan advocacy group The Senior Citizens League predicts the 2026 COLA will be 2.1%, based on data from the Bureau ...
Here’s What To Expect From January’s CPI Inflation Figures
The Consumer Price Index report for January is expected to show broadly unchanged annual inflation according to nowcasts. That may be broadly good news for the Fed.
Iowans have lost an estimated $34,000 to inflation since 2020.
How much has rising inflation since 2020 cost you? While Iowans need to spend more to maintain their standard of living, ...
US Labor Costs Rise From Year Earlier by Least Since 2021
US labor cost growth cooled in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, reassuring Federal Reserve policymakers wage pressures ...
US Labor Costs Rise Moderately in Fourth Quarter
The employment cost index (ECI), the broadest measure of labor costs, gained 0.9% last quarter after rising 0.8% in the third ...
Real World Economics: Understanding inflation will lead to trust in economic policies
Measuring key aspects of a nation’s economy is important, but the metrics used are often misunderstood by many. Quantifying ...
Egg Prices Skyrocket as Avian Flu and New Cage-Free Laws Reshape the Industry
According to the Consumer Price Index, egg prices have skyrocketed in recent months, with some consumers paying more than ...
Federal Reserve decides not to change interest rates despite pressure from Trump
The Federal Reserve expressed concern that inflation has not eased enough for it to continue lowering interest rates.
Egg prices will continue to shoot up this year. Here's how much more you'll pay
Egg prices are already high, but officials say they are only going to go up more in 2025. Here's how much you could pay and ...
Funflation: Concert ticket prices have soared, but music fans don't seem to care
Consumers have demonstrated a high tolerance for the increasing price tag of attending live events, also known as “funflation.” ...