5 Things to Watch in March Consumer Price Index

by Stephanie Hong | Apr 9, 2026 | Consumer Price Index, Economy

As the first key indication of whether the Iran war is feeding directly into inflation, economists predicted this week that the Consumer Price Index (CPI), to be released on Friday,  would show that energy prices rose in March. Tomorrow’s CPI data will be crucial to...

Inflation Stays at 2.4%, but Iran War Sparks Fears of New Price Surge

by Stephanie Hong | Mar 18, 2026 | Consumer Price Index, Economy, Inflation

Inflation held steady in February until just before the United States attacked Iran. Now U.S. oil prices are surging, and prices overall will do the same. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), released on Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor statistics, rose 2.4% from a year...

Inflation Eased to 2.4% in January, with Lower Shelter and Energy Price

by Stephanie Hong | Feb 23, 2026 | Consumer Price Index, Economy, Featured

Prices for goods and services rose at a slower pace than expected, giving the Fed more room to cut interest rates. Prices of goods and services such as airline tickets and hospital care rose 2.4%. Core prices excluding food and energy items rose 2.5%, which was also...

Inflation cools more than expected in February, but threat of tariffs looms overhead

by Sami Marshak | Mar 23, 2025 | Consumer Price Index, Economy, Featured, Inflation

Inflation in February slowed more than expected, although the threat of widespread tariffs, especially on goods from China, brings uncertainty about what’s to come in the future. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.8% year-over-year, slightly lower than the 2%...

Inflation prices rose unexpectedly in January, further stalling Fed interest rate cuts

by Sami Marshak | Mar 4, 2025 | Consumer Price Index, Featured, Inflation

Inflation ticked upward in January, rising higher than many economists expected—a sign that the economy is headed  in the wrong direction.  Prices rose 3% in January from a year ago — a full percentage point higher than the Fed’s 2% target goal, the Bureau of Labor...

5 things to watch in April’s CPI report

by Genna Contino | May 14, 2024 | Consumer Price Index, Economy, Inflation

Inflation is still top of mind for many voters heading into the presidential election, despite the rate of price acceleration slowing considerably from its pandemic-era extremes. The consumer price index report, set to release Wednesday morning, will provide insight...