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PPI report shows biggest surge in three years. Here's what that says about inflation.

Here's what new data from the producer price index says about where inflation is headed, according to economists.

Chicago Fed president wants to see a 'few months of data' on inflation to gauge economy's health

"The hardest thing that the Fed ever has to do is get the timing right at moments of transition,” Goolsbee said on NBC News’ ...

Most US stocks fall after a disappointing inflation update, but Big Tech keeps Wall Street steady

NEW YORK (AP) — Most stocks fell on Wall Street Thursday after a disappointing report said inflation was worse last month at ...

The Fed’s preferred measure of inflation is running hot, buoyed by tariffs

Inflation remained stubbornly high in June, according to data released by the Commerce Department on Thursday, as President ...

Trump Demands Emergency Fed Rate Cut and Threatens 'Major Lawsuit' Against Chair Powell

President Donald Trump has threatened a "major lawsuit" against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while once again calling for an immediate cut to interest rates following muted inflation data.

Inflation or jobs: Federal Reserve officials are divided over competing concerns

Federal Reserve policymakers will be debating whether stubborn inflation or slower hiring is the bigger problem for the ...

Wholesale inflation spikes, putting Fed in tricky position

Wholesale prices increased in July at the quickest pace since February, as economists are keeping a sharp eye on inflation ...

Key inflation rate shows biggest rise in 6 months, CPI shows, but Fed rate cut still appears in play

Someone has to pay the cost of higher U.S. tariffs — and part of the cost finally appears to be falling on consumers. A key ...