inflation

Business News

A Lot of Things Are Getting Cheaper. Here's Why You Probably Haven't Noticed.

With inflation still high on many items, everything still feels expensive — even as prices drop.

Business News

Home Prices Are Sky-High in California and New York — But People in Another State Have to Save the Longest to Buy

Soaring mortgage rates amid inflation have kept prospective buyers across the U.S. at bay.

Growing a Business

Why Shrinkflation Is A Great Pricing Strategy In Inflationary Times

Providing a little less of something for the same price is smart business.

Business News

Get Ready to 'Downsize' Your Entire Life Amid Unrelenting Inflation, Kevin O'Leary Warns

The Federal Reserve announced it would maintain the federal funds rate last week.

Business News

'Doesn't Make Sense to Spend $100 on Candy': Consumers Haunted by 'Outrageous' Prices of Halloween Candy as Costs Soar

The cost of candy and gum has spiked by 12.8% compared to last year, surpassing the overall grocery price increase of 6.7%.

Business News

Retailers Are Going to Shatter Discount Records This Holiday Season — But You'll Have to Shop the Right Way to Cash In

Consumers shopping for gifts amid inflation are eager for the best deals.

Business News

Economy Shows Signs of Slowing, Inflation Still Has a Majority of Americans Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck

The U.S. economy experienced slower growth in the second quarter of 2023, with the gross domestic product (GDP) rising at a rate of 2.1%, falling short of the Federal Reserve's initial prediction of 2.4%.

Business News

Gas Prices Soar Ahead of Labor Day Weekend, Just a Cent Shy of Record High Set 11 Years Ago

High gas prices are being driven by a number of factors, including OPEC's decision to cut production and extreme heat that has disrupted refinery operations.

Business News

These Are the Top 10 Most Expensive States For Single Earners to Meet Basic Needs

Hawaii was the only state in the report where single earners need a six-figure minimum average living wage.

Business News

Fed Raises Interest Rates to Highest Levels in 22 Years. How High Will Rates Go?

This is the 11th rate increase since March 2022, reflecting the Fed's efforts to control inflation.

Growing a Business

Is Inflation Hurting Your Mom and Pop Shop? Here's What To Do.

For small, local business owners, just as inflation calms in one area of operations, it rears its head somewhere else. Here's how experts say to deal with it.

Business News

Wage Growth Outpaces Inflation for First Time in 2 Years, Offering Hope for Economic Growth in the U.S. — But Will the Wage Gains Last?

Some experts are concerned about a wage-price spiral, but research suggests that wage gains have had minimal impact on inflation.