The slight drop last month in the overall rate of inflation to 2.5% was driven by changes in the cost of transport, household ...

The price of eggs and other staples gets a lot of attention lately but a more insidious phenomenon, "shrinkflation," is also leading consumers to pay more for less, often without even noticing. What ...

Overall sentiment in the U.S. continues to deteriorate, with major gauges of consumer confidence falling in August. Topping ...

We all know and feel the impact of inflation. Not only are you paying more for everyday essentials, vacations, home upgrades and more, but you're also somehow getting less than before. Welcome to the ...

When President Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it set off worries that economic data might not be as trustworthy in the future. The president claimed, without citing evidence, ...

Currency debasement lowers a currency's value by diluting precious metals in coins or increasing money supply, leading to inflation. Learn history and real-world examples.