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 ...

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 18: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference following the September meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee at the William McChesney ...

We hear the word “inflation” and think of prices (of food, fuel, medication, rent). But inflation’s reach goes far beyond markets, and can seep into how we measure worth itself. Titles, grades, even ...

The inflation rate is now down to 3.5%. Here are three savings accounts that will easily help you outpace it.

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. June inflation eased, yet this masks deeper concerns over the Fed's shifting measurement ...

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When inflation is high, prices for some goods and services tend to rise much faster than others. By contrast, when inflation ...

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In a recent interview, President Donald Trump falsely claimed to be the “lowest of the last 10 presidents on inflation,” ...