Tag: Cost of living
July Inflation Rate Drops to 2.9%, Lowest Since 2021
Inflation in July saw a slight increase, driven primarily by higher housing-related costs, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Wednesday. The consumer price index (CPI), a key measure of prices...
This Week’s Consumer Price Inflation Report: What to Expect and Analyze
Economists are expecting the upcoming July Consumer Price Index (CPI) report to show that annual inflation has stayed steady at 3.0%, while core inflation, which excludes food and energy costs, is predicted to slightly...
Demand for Lower Prices Rises as Politicians and Customers Pressure Companies
Politicians and consumers are putting pressure on companies like Kroger, Walmart, and McDonald's to lower their prices due to rising inflation concerns. The issue of high inflation has become a hot topic in the...