consumer prices

Inflation at 40-year high pressures consumers, Fed and Biden

January 13, 2022 Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Inflation jumped at its fastest pace in nearly 40 years last month, a 7% spike from a year earlier that is increasing household expenses, eating into wage gains and heaping pressure on […]

Consumer prices up 5.7% over past year, fastest in 39 years

December 24, 2021 Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. consumer prices rose 5.7% over the past year, the fastest pace in 39 years, as a surge in inflation confronts Americans with the holiday shopping season under way. The November increase, […]

US consumer prices soared 6.2% in past year, most since 1990

November 10, 2021 Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — American households have been struggling with accelerating inflation for months. On Wednesday, the government spelled out just how much they have. Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 6.2% in October compared with a […]

Another jump in prices tightens the squeeze on US consumers

June 11, 2021 Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — American consumers absorbed another surge in prices in May — a 0.6% increase over April and 5% over the past year, the biggest 12-month inflation spike since 2008. The May rise in […]

consumer prices

Inflation at 40-year high pressures consumers, Fed and Biden

Consumer prices up 5.7% over past year, fastest in 39 years

US consumer prices soared 6.2% in past year, most since 1990

Another jump in prices tightens the squeeze on US consumers

Some money was used for stress balls, succulents and a “Sobriety Bowl” at community colleges
Audit examines Hurricane Helene Mental Health Funds

Some money was used for stress balls, succulents and a “Sobriety Bowl” at community colleges