The worst U.S. inflation outbreak in a generation turns five years old this month, a defining economic shock that is still driving policy debates.

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, March 17 (Reuters) - The worst U.S. inflation outbreak in a generation turns five years old this month, a defining economic shock that is still driving policy debates, ...

WASHINGTON — A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the ...

US core inflation may hit 5-year low though price pressures linger WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of inflation may have fallen to a five-year low in January as rental costs have cooled, a sign that some ...

The consumer price index was rose 2.4% in February 2026, above policymakers' target, economists said. War in Iran complicates ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the ...

Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The economy in 2025 was filled with contradictions, as growth was healthy while hiring slowed, inflation stayed elevated and unemployment rose. Last year's odd outcomes raise a host ...

The consumer price index eased in January but inflation was still elevated for many consumer necessities, economists said.