Inflation has made life much more expensive, and more than half of Americans believe the situation will get worse in 2025. People across the country are struggling to pay for essentials like housing, ...

Inflation reared its head again in January, rising by 3% on an annual basis, up from a rate of 2.9% in December and 2.7% the month prior, according to new data released this week. The steady uptick ...

Headline inflation has eased from its peak, yet for many households the weekly grocery run, the rent payment and the gas station receipt still feel punishing. The official numbers say price growth is ...

The trick is finding inflation’s sweet spot — too much or too little can lead to a lot of problems for the economy and consumers. The Federal Reserve tries to keep inflation at a steady 2% rate. Some ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Brock covers personal finance and investing. Unemployment combined with inflation is an economic phenomenon known as ...

It is entirely possible that former President Donald Trump will get back into the White House in large part because Americans misunderstand inflation. I’m not arguing that the inflation surge early in ...

David A. Steinberg is an associate professor of international political economy at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. His research focuses on the politics of international ...

EXCLUSIVE: The Biden-Harris administration's economic policies have had a detrimental impact on senior citizens' retirement plans, according to a new report led by economist E.J. Antoni. The report, ...

The economy is usually the key issue in any election, and 2026 does not look to be an exception. Unemployment led President Reagan to lose 26 House seats in the 1982 midterms and President Obama to ...

We explain inflation’s role in the election. By German Lopez Why did Donald Trump defeat Kamala Harris? One answer was clear even before Election Day: Voters consistently said the economy was their ...

Learn how inflation affects borrowers and lenders, with insights into borrower benefits and how higher rates aid lenders.