Gallup’s annual Economy and Personal Finance poll found that, in 2024, respondents named inflation as the most important financial problem they face today. And despite some optimism that the economy will soon improve, a 2025 Allianz Life study found that 60% of Americans believe inflation will get worse this year.

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Commerce Department, Howard Lutnick, told senators the argument that tariffs cause inflation is "nonsense" during a confirmation hearing.

Since officials first cut rates in September, inflation has made uneven progress back down toward the central bank’s target. Meanwhile, investor expectations of inflation one and two y

Inflation likely accelerated in December, putting pressure on the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates relatively high.

Investors are snapping up crude oil futures as a hedge against the risk that U.S. President Donald Trump's threatened trade tariffs will cause a resurgence in global inflation, adding momentum to a recent rally in oil prices sparked by a tightening of sanctions on Russia.

Rising food and housing costs have hit the lowest-income Americans the hardest in recent years.

Inflation was a driving force behind Donald Trump's election victory, but he's put the issue on the back burner during his first week in office.

Trump will probably seek to ease inflation and lower prices by drilling for more oil, loosening regulations, reducing federal spending, experts say.

Zimbabwe's inflation rate rose sharply in January in both U.S. dollar and local currency terms, spurred by food and housing prices.

Better bank earnings and inflation readings sent bond and stock prices higher. Earnings and politics will likely have the most significant impact on markets this week.

South Africa's statistics agency has updated its consumer inflation basket for the first time since 2022, including items like rosé wine, air fryers and streaming services to reflect changes in spending habits.