Inflation

In the Spotlight Both candy and costumes have jumped significantly in price

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 22 October 25

Today's Big Question Drought, tariffs and consumer demand all play a role

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 30 September 25

Speed Read ‘The cut suggests a broader shift toward concern about cracks forming in the job market’

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 18 September 25

Cartoons Tuesday's political cartoons include bad news for inflation, Brian Kilmeade's solution, and Kash Patel's dinner order

By The Week US Published 16 September 25

Today's Big Question 'Financial anxiety' rises among voters

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 19 August 25

speed read He has nominated the Heritage Foundation's E.J. Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 12 August 25

speed read Stephen Miran, the chair of Trump's Council of Economic Advisers and a fellow critic of Fed chair Jerome Powell, has been nominated to fill a seat on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 8 August 25

Speed Read Consumer prices are climbing and the inflation rate rose to its highest level in four months

By Jessica Hullinger Published 16 July 25

speed read The Labor Department is collecting less data for its consumer price index due to staffing shortages

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 5 June 25

Talking Points Businesses' planning ahead helped. But uncertainty still looms.

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 16 May 25

speed read The Federal Reserve says the risks of higher inflation and unemployment are increasing under Trump's tariffs

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 8 May 25

Feature Trump's new tariffs could cost families an extra $3,800 a year

By The Week US Published 14 April 25