Interest rates are the costs of borrowing or returns on investments, expressed as a percentage of the initial amount, usually calculated annually. They are vital for loans, mortgages, and savings ...

The U.S. annual inflation rate jumped to 4.2% in May, a three-year high. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with economist Claudia Sahm about what the numbers mean and what the Fed may do about it. Claudia ...

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Millions of Americans hoping for a decline in inflation received unwelcome news on Wednesday when the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported another surge in the rate in April. Now at 3.8%, the inflation ...

Global selling price inflation cooled in June amid lower energy prices, according to PMI survey responses, though overall rates of inflation remain elevated by standards seen over the past four years.

Inflation simmered down for a second month in July, hinting at some relief on prices for households and the economy.

May PPI surged to 6.5%, but core PPI missed expectations at 4.9%, suggesting energy drove the spike rather than broad-based inflation. The Fed faces a tough choice: hike rates and risk slower growth, ...

The recent Federal Reserve projections hold an important message, and retirees on a fixed income may want to prepare to withstand an economic downturn. On June 17, the Fed held its benchmark interest ...

April's hotter-than-expected inflation reading is likely to put the Fed on watch for higher energy costs creeping into other prices, a red line that, if crossed, could raise the possibility of ...