Inflation has been pushed higher by a series of shocks to the economy, including President Donald Trump’s tariffs imposed last spring, higher gas prices stemming from the Iran w

Inflation declined slightly last month as the cost of gas and groceries slipped, though prices are still rising more quickly than before the Iran war.

Inflation slowed last month as gas prices fell but costs remain elevated - Cost increases continue to outpace average wage growth, maintaining financial pressure on American households managing higher bills for groceries,

Inflation ticked down slightly in July, amid the resumption of strikes between the U.S. and Iran. The consumer price index (CPI) increased 0.1 percent last month, according to data released

Social Security recipients could get a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, with the latest inflation figures offering an important early indication of how much benefits may rise. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has confirmed that the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) rose 3.

Congress has reintroduced the Social Security 2100 Act, which could affect some 71 million Americans. Here’s what to know. Congress has reintroduced the Social Security 2100 Act, a bill that would increase benefits by 2% for some 71 million Americans—including 54 million retired workers and 9 million of their survivors and dependents.

While the official 2027 COLA won’t be announced until October, early estimates are already beginning to take shape. These projections can provide a useful glimpse into what reti

New estimates show just how much Social Security benefits may increase in 2027, based on new government inflation data.

Gold edged higher, as traders weighed prospects for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while awaiting US inflation data that could provide fresh clues on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path.

Gold prices rise as traders await the release of key U.S. inflation data. “Traders are now focusing on today’s U.S. CPI print to gauge whether the recent technical breakout above $4,200 has enough momentum to carry prices towards the next major hurdle,

If left untamed, inflation will continue to distort markets, pushing borrowing costs higher and ultimately upending the US economic growth story.

Gold edged higher in early Asian trade, as investors await U.S. inflation data for cues on the Federal Reserve’s policy path.

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries again cut its forecast for global oil-demand growth for this year, as stalled talks to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz waterway and risks in the Red Sea prolong disruptions to global supplies.

Despite the U.S. president’s prior statements about the Strait of Hormuz, the key waterway is not open. Economic analyst Rana Foorohar looks at the effect on oil prices as Iran ties movement in the strait to the United States ending its blockade on Iranian ports.

Oil prices extended gains as markets remained skeptical that a deal to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz was imminent.

Global oil demand is set for a deeper contraction this year as renewed hostilities in the Middle East and shipping disruptions push up fuel prices and weigh on consumption, the agency said.

Existing home sales fell 1.7% last month from June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million units, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday. That’s slightly above the 4.05 million pace economists were expecting,

CNBC’s Diana Olick breaks down the newest housing data.

M/M to 4.06M vs. 4.05M consensus and 4.13M prior (revised from 4.09M), according to data released by the National Association of Realtors on Tuesday. Developing… Check back for updates. More on Housing Mortgage demand weakens as rates rise in wake of July FOMC meeting Mortgage rates continue to hover over

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed again in July as record prices and the highest mortgage rates in more than a year prove to be an insurmountable hurdle for many prospective homebuyers