American consumers expect prices to rise by 6.7% over the next year, according to a closely watched survey of consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan. The inflation expectation figure is ...

Inflation rose again in December as stubbornly high prices continued to strain consumers' finances ahead of the Federal Reserve's next decision on interest rates. The Labor Department on Wednesday ...

The rate of inflation unexpectedly fell slightly to 2.5% in December in a surprise boost to embattled Rachel Reeves, official figures reveal today. That was a slight drop from 2.6% in November and ...

The unexpectedly large fall came due to cheaper fuel and games costs - and was helped by the late timing of Easter. It's ...

The rate of inflation rose to 3% in the year to January, a steep uptick from the 2.5% recorded in December, writes Kevin Pratt. The Office for National Statistics attributes the increase – which ...

After peaking following the 2024 election, overall consumer confidence fell again in March to its lowest levels since the ...

"Looking ahead, the new administration is in the process of implementing significant policy changes in four distinct areas: trade, immigration, fiscal policy and deregulation. It is the net effect of ...

The central bank predicted weaker year-end economic growth and higher inflation than it had in a December forecast. MORE: Consumer attitudes worsen more than expected amid Trump's tariffs ...