Measuring key aspects of a nation’s economy is important, but the metrics used are often misunderstood by many. Quantifying ...

Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the cost of living continues to outpace earnings, leaving many ...

And all this productivity is why wage growth keeps beating inflation, said Betsey Stevenson, a professor of economics at the ...

Economists like me rely on data from federal data collection agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the ...

Buying produce in season is another great way to save money. Seasonal fruits and vegetables are often priced lower due to ...

But here is another reason to be super annoyed with inflation: While workers’ wages lag behind rising costs, the government benefits from inflation through increased tax revenues, both from higher ...

Americans can continue to expect high prices for eggs this year, new estimates show, due to the ongoing avian flu outbreak ...

Here are five numbers on inflation and how its impacting ASCs in 2025: 2.9%: The Consumer Price Index increase, also known as inflation, for December 2024, the most recent available data by the Bureau ...

Inflation is a hot topic of conversation. The past few years, consumers have been digging even deeper into their pockets for ...

Inflation -- especially the cost of essentials like housing, groceries, and gas -- was a major issue for many voters in last November's election, but President Donald Trump may find it easier said ...

Shortly after Biden took office in January 2021, inflation began to surge. The Covid-19 pandemic and the supply-chain crisis ...