The discrepancy is because the cost of rent and medical expenses are not used to calculate the consumer price index, from ...

Former St. Louis Federal President James Bullard said that inflation will slow markedly this year, allowing the central bank ...

Back in 1925, a new house cost approximately $11,600, and rent averaged $75 per month, according to research by the Morris ...

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are likely to remain elevated until inflation comes down further.

Social Security benefits received a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2025, but for many retirees, this is not enough to keep up with rising prices. Their monthly checks don't go as far as they ...

However, many gold experts aren't surprised by gold's current performance. Historically, investors turn to gold in times of inflation and economic unease. For example, they may use gold as a way to ...

Mainstream economists define “inflation” as general increases in consumer and producer prices. Yet, such a definition misses ...

Measuring key aspects of a nation’s economy is important, but the metrics used are often misunderstood by many. Quantifying ...

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates have increased as investors parse Trump's Davos comments.

Meet ALICE. It's an alternative inflation metric, designed to measure the effects on price movements on economically stressed households better than more traditional models like CPI.

Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the cost of living continues to outpace earnings, leaving many ...

Democrats and Republicans in the legislature have competing visions for how to account for increases in inflation for ...