The U.S. annual inflation rate jumped to 4.2% in May, a three-year high. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with economist Claudia Sahm about what the numbers mean and what the Fed may do about it. Claudia ...

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The Fed now thinks inflation will take even longer to return to the goal, as stubborn inflation, rising rates, and economic ...

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Millions of Americans hoping for a decline in inflation received unwelcome news on Wednesday when the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported another surge in the rate in April. Now at 3.8%, the inflation ...

The Consumer Price Index for July showed prices rose 3.4 percent from a year ago as the war in Iran dragged on. Note: Data is seasonally adjusted year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index.

Federal Reserve governor Michael Barr said Tuesday that if inflation doesn't come down adequately, the central bank should raise interest rates. Ahead of the Fed policy meeting in just over two weeks, ...