Economic Indicators

WASHINGTON (AP) — Price increases moderated in the United States last month in the latest sign that the inflation pressures that have gripped the nation might be easing as the economy slows. Consumer inflation reached 7.7% in October from a year earlier and 0.4% from September, the government said Thursday.

Pretty provocative question, huh? Using this interactive, your students will grapple with this question and learn how residents in other countries contemplate it too.  This interactive takes a step back from talking about money and forces students to think about what they value most when it comes to life. It will also allow them to 1) see what countries match up best with their definition of a better life 2) see how their answers compare with others in the U.S. and 3) have them think about the relative strengths and weaknesses of the U.S.

If you're planning on going to Walt Disney World in 2023, you can still buy next year's tickets at current rates until December 8. That's when prices on most ticket types will be increasing, including single-day tickets, multi-day passes and annual pass renewals.

The 2022 midterm elections are being held in a strange economic environment. Inflation is high but unemployment is low. So is the economy good or bad? We go ...

Seven experts weigh in on how to tackle inflation beyond interest rate hikes from the Fed.

Weaknesses in the American economy became more apparent as the 1920s progressed (CCEA).

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a 2.6% annual rate from July through September, snapping two straight quarters of contraction and overcoming high inflation and interest rates just as voting begins in midterm elections in which the economy's health has emerged as a paramount issue.

Imminent recession is the topic du jour. From Goldman Sachs to the IMF, analysts and economists seem to agree that an economic downturn is coming for the United States in early 2023. That's why it's so surprising that the US economy is expected to show robust growth in Thursday's third-quarter GDP report.

If you get a raise, you may not end up in a higher tax bracket. But more of your income may be subject to Social Security taxes. And you’ll probably pay more for health care.

U.S. retail sales were unexpectedly flat in September as households cut back on purchases of motor vehicles and other big-ticket items like electronics and appliances amid stubbornly high inflation and rapidly rising interest rates.

Economist Eric Winograd says with services now driving inflation, "it is going to take a meaningful weakening of the labor market to bring inflation to heel.”

Explore search interest for inflation by time, location and popularity on Google Trends

Making cars was never an easy challenge for auto makers like Ford, GM and Lucid. But right now, supply-chain woes, parts shortages and inflation is making it...

Consumers may not notice shrinkflation when cereals are downsized

As the cost of living continues to rise, find out how much inflation could affect your personal finances

Parents have had some wallet relief over the past few weeks following record high inflation rates and gas prices. But these 5 staples continue to rise in price.

Shares of FedEx sank Friday morning after the company withdrew its full-year guidance and cited weakening global demand.

Do you like these types of video? In this episode, I talk about the COVID-19 recession (the Great Lockdown) and explain how it led to high inflation in the U...

McDonald's and Chipotle Mexican Grill are seeing customers trade down and visit less often as inflation pressures their budgets.

“We perform well during tough times like this.”

As inflation continues to rise faster than incomes, lower earners are having a harder time saving and covering monthly expenses.

Fish and chips are up 40%, but drinkers balk at a £6 pint of Guinness

It isn’t just the quantity of goods that consumers buy but the quality that matters.

The cost of feed and tricky growing conditions are the likely culprits of this year's limited participation at the Iowa State Fair contest.

Investment advisers can help you calculate your personal inflation rate.