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Consumer sentiment rises for first time in 2025 as inflation remains tame
The preliminary reading of the University of Michigan’s closely watched consumer sentiment index, released Friday, jumped 16% from 52.2 to 60.5.
US inflation rises modestly in May, fuelling debate over rate cuts
US consumer prices edged up slightly in May, suggesting inflation pressures remain mild despite ongoing trade tensions and political pressure on the Federal Reserve to ease monetary policy. The ...
‘Hard to measure and difficult to shift’: the government’s big productivity challenge
Boosting living standards by fixing the structural problems in the economy has been prioritised by the government. There is ...
Inflation’s Grip: New Data Reveals Where Rising Prices Hit Wallets Hardest
New data reveals where inflation is hurting consumers most. Discover which goods and services are seeing the biggest price ...
May CPI Shows Tariffs Have Yet to Impact Inflation: What the Experts Say
CPI report shows that President Trump's whipsaw tariff policies have not had an outsized impact on inflation, but economists ...
GOP bill could worsen inflation and lead to financial crisis, economists warn
Economists warn that Trump’s big tax bill could worsen inflation and lead to a financial crisis, citing concerns over the ...
Where is inflation hitting consumers hardest? New data shows which goods and services have seen the biggest price hikes
GoodRx tracked how inflation is hitting consumers across different budget categories, including prescription medications.