CPI report shows inflation continued to climb in September

Inflation last month rose at an annual rate of 3%, coming in below economists' forecasts as the impact of President Trump's tariffs remain muted.

• Oct 24

Inflation ticks up to 3% in September

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the first piece of economic data since the shutdown began. Delayed more than a week, the Consumer Price Index shows the inflation rate ticked up in September to 3%. Kelly O'Grady has details.

• Oct 24
• 01:02

MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising

These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.

• Oct 24

Here's what economists say to expect from Friday's inflation report

Economists think inflation around the U.S. continued to climb in September, edging farther away from the Fed's 2% annual target.

• Oct 24

Expert breaks down grocery price increases

Food prices started rising rapidly during COVID-19. Since then, food inflation has slowed, but prices are still going up. Jo Ling Kent reports.

• Sep 18
• 02:01

The most striking figures in new inflation data

The latest Consumer Price Index shows overall prices rose by nearly 3% on an annual basis last month. There were more warning signs about the labor market. Kelly O'Grady explains.

• Sep 11
• 02:09

Social Security COLA could increase 2.7% in 2026, new estimate shows

A 2.7% COLA increase would raise the average monthly Social Security payment by about $54.

• Sep 11

U.S. consumer inflation increase in August

The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9% in August compared to a year earlier, moving away from the Federal Reserve's 2% annual target. Jobless claims also rose to the highest level since October 2021. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.

• Sep 11
• 02:48

Biggest takeaways from the government's latest inflation data

Persistent inflation remains a pain point for consumers — and for the Federal Reserve as it weighs whether to lower interest rates.

• Aug 29

Almost half of adults say they are ordering kids' meals. Here's why.

Adult customers admit to ordering from kids' menus to save money and eat smaller portions, a new survey shows.

• Aug 21

Inflation rate rose by 2.7% in July, CPI report shows

The inflation rate was cooler than expected, with July's CPI rising 2.7% on an annual basis.

• Aug 12

What the latest CPI data says about tariff impact

New government data shows the cost of consumer goods increased slightly last month, but the true effect of the higher tariffs haven't hit consumers yet. Jo Ling Kent explains.

• Aug 12
• 02:33

Tracking cost of cars, trucks, groceries as Trump announces new tariffs

CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs already imposed​ and new ones announced by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.

• Aug 4

CPI rose in June to 2.7% annual rate, highest since February

The Consumer Price Index in June rose 2.7% on an annual basis, in line with economists' predictions.

• Jul 16

Beef prices in the U.S. are searingly high. Here's why.

Beef costs around the U.S. surged to a record high in May. What's driving that jump, and are prices likely to ease up?

• Jul 8

inflation rose less than expected, data shows

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows that U.S. inflation rose by 0.1% in May, which is less than expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks it all down. Also, CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest updates from the White House as President Trump boasts about an agreement with China being close to the finish line.

• Jun 11
• 09:21

Beef prices reach record highs as cattle industry struggles with costs

The average cost of one pound of ground beef reached a record-high of $5.80 in April, according to numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

• May 22

Kroger customers overcharged for items on sale, Consumer Reports finds

Expired sales labels led to overcharges on more than 150 grocery items, according to an investigation led by Consumer Reports and others.

• May 16

Consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 3 years amid inflation fears

Weakening consumer confidence and mounting uncertainty could hit spending, economists warn.

• May 16

Inflation rate hits lowest level since 2021

The April consumer price index, a key gauge of U.S. inflation, came in slightly lower than economists expected at 2.3% in April, but was still higher than the Federal Reserve's 2% goal. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.

• May 13
• 03:05

Inflation rate rose by 2.3% in April, CPI report shows. Here's what it means.

The CPI report was cooler than expected, although inflation is still higher than the Federal Reserve's 2% annual goal.

• May 13

Inflation rises 2.3% in April

The Consumer Price Index for April showed a 2.3% rise on an annual basis, which was lower than economists had predicted. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

• May 13
• 04:07

Grocery prices continue to rise, but increases vary from city to city

A new study from SmartAsset reveals varied increases in grocery prices depending on where you live.

• Apr 17

Inflation rate rose by 2.4% last month, showing cooling prices

Inflation cooled in March, but economists expect prices to reaccelerate as some of President Trump's tariffs kick in.

• Apr 10

Unpacking slight February inflation cooldown

Inflation cooled more than economists expected in February but remained higher than where the Federal Reserve would like it to be, rising 2.8% from a year earlier. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins "America Decides" to examine what that means for price relief for Americans.

• Mar 12
• 02:37

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