Consumer Price Index

Economy Watch: Interest Rates Rise, So Does Inflation

Unsurprisingly, the Federal Open Market Committee decided to raise interest rates again in March, signaling its optimism about the direction of the U.S. economy.

Economy Watch: Inflation, Leading Indicators Tick Up in January

A January increase in the consumer price index and leading economic indicators signal a still-positive outlook for the U.S. economy.

Economy Watch: Optimistic Reports About Economy Still the Norm

Both the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and the University of Michigan reported that continually strong economic conditions have consumers feeling confident.

Economy Watch: Inflation Edges Up, Fed Says Labor Markets Tightening

Gas prices and rents were the prime drivers of the rise in the U.S. Consumer Price Index, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.