Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans' income and spending power erodes

WASHINGTON — A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, squeezing Americans' finances and creating political challenges for President Trump and congressional

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Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans' income and spending power erode

A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, the latest sign that spiking gas prices and higher food costs are squeezing Americans’ finances

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US Fed's preferred inflation gauge hit three-year-high in April

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Key inflation gauge worsens, eroding Americans' income and spending power -- Inflation jumped to 3.8 percent in April compared with a year ago, the Commerce Department said, up from 3.5 percent in March and the highest since May 2023.

Inflation jumped to 3.8 percent in April compared with a year ago, the Commerce Department said, up from 3.5 percent in March and the highest since May 2023.

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The first inflation report under new Fed chief Kevin Warsh shows prices at highest in nearly 3 years -- The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, jumped due to higher energy costs.

The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, jumped due to higher energy costs.

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First inflation report under new Fed chief shows prices still rising -- The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, jumped due to higher energy costs.

The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, jumped due to higher energy costs.

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Key inflation gauge worsens, eroding Americans' income and spending power

Inflation jumped to 3.8 percent in April compared with a year ago, the Commerce Department said, up from 3.5 percent in March and the highest since May 2023.

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Key inflation gauge worsens

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Markets jittery ahead of key inflation data as oil prices surge on Iran tensions

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US key inflation rises to 3-year high as fuel, food costs squeeze households

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U.S. PCE inflation rises at fastest pace in three years in April

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Fed's favored inflation gauge remained elevated in April

The latest PCE inflation data was released by the Commerce Department and showed that inflation rose and remained elevated in April due in part to the Iran war's impact.

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Core inflation hit an annual rate of 3.3% in April, as expected, Fed's preferred gauge shows

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Energy inflation has been more persistent than expected, Fed's Goolsbee tells CNBC

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ECB chief economist sees persistent impact on inflation from Iran war

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Singapore workers' real wages grew by 4% in 2025 as inflation eased: MOM -- The proportion of firms raising salaries fell from 78.3 per cent in 2024 to 72.4 per cent in 2025.

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Singapore workers' real wages grew by 4% in 2025 as inflation eased: MOM

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ECB will do what's necessary to tackle inflation, Bank of France governor says

Markets are overwhelmingly pricing in a rate hike from the central bank at its next meeting.

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Stocks are rallying despite the Iran war and stubborn inflation. Here's why. -- The S&P 500 hit a new record on Wednesday, even as soaring gas prices fuel inflation and consumer confidence sinks.

The S&P 500 hit a new record on Wednesday, even as soaring gas prices fuel inflation and consumer confidence sinks.

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Kevin Warsh is now leading the Fed. His main challenge is a doozy. -- Warsh is taking over as Fed chair as the U.S. faces the hottest inflation in years, impeding the interest rate cuts that President Trump has demanded. -- May 26

Warsh is taking over as Fed chair as the U.S. faces the hottest inflation in years, impeding the interest rate cuts that President Trump has demanded.

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Inflation retreats from three-year high but other signs are more worrying

But in a sign that price pressures remain embedded in the economy, the closely watched measure of underlying inflation rose slightly to 3.4 per cent.

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ASX climbs after inflation data sparks hopes for rate reprieve

The Australian sharemarket posted a solid gain after data showed inflation was weaker than expected in April, supporting the case for the Reserve Bank to leave interest rates unchanged next month.

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Grocery price inflation eases amid concerns over Iran war cost hikes

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Markets raise chances for a Fed rate hike following hot inflation report

Market pricing took virtually any chance of a cut off the table between now and the end of 2027.

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Inflation falls as fuel prices ease — but rate rise fears remain

Headline inflation fell in April thanks to a cut in the fuel excise, but the underlying impulse is still gathering steam.

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Why India's youth are flocking to a fake political party -- Under the Radar -- Cockroach Janta Party has tapped into youth anger at unemployment, inflation and bitter religious divides

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Boston's assessing chief bolts City Hall amid 'retaliatory' commercial tax inflation lawsuit

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San Diego home values haven't kept up with inflation for 16 months

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Americans are feeling inflation's pinch into the holiday weekend. Where prices are rising

Prices related to travel, recreation and food saw particularly steep increases, stretching Americans' wallets as they celebrate the unofficial start of summer.

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Experts issue warning over food inflation – and it's here to stay

Furniture and health and beauty products are getting more expensive as a result of the Middle East conflict

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Inflation spike casts a shadow over minimum wage debate

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Rising consumer inflation pressures cloud path of US monetary policy

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Inflation angst spreads as US consumers spooked by rising gas bills

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Consumer sentiment hits fresh record low in May as Iran war fuels inflation worries

Consumer sentiment has tumbled to a fresh record low in May as fears of higher prices grow due to the U.S.-Iran war and elevated oil prices.

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These are retirees' 5 biggest financial fears -- Retirees say inflation, health care costs and market volatility are threatening their financial security.

Retirees say inflation, health care costs and market volatility are threatening their financial security.

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Federal Reserve Expects Rate Hike if Inflation Remains Elevated

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High energy prices risk keeping inflation above 2% target, concerning Fed policymakers

Fed minutes reveal policymakers worried about energy prices and tariffs driving inflation higher when they held interest rates steady in April.

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Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.8% in April, thanks to soaring energy prices -- Abby Hughes

Cost of gasoline was 28.6 per cent higher in April year-over-year, helping boost overall inflation, while the pace of inflation slowed for other costs like rent and food. Economists noted that core measures of inflation that strip out more volatile prices have risen at a much slower clip.

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European stocks advance: UK inflation and elevated bond yields in focus

European stocks are expected to open in negative territory on Wednesday as global markets keep a close eye on elevated bond yields and UK inflation data.

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Rents and evictions soar as house price inflation slows

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Why UK inflation has gone down and what experts say will happen next

ONS reported that the Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 2.8 per cent

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Examples of where inflation eased in April – and where it accelerated

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UK inflation falls – but experts warn higher price rises on the way

Inflation could hit 5 per cent by the summer, economists forecasts, as the full effects of Iran War take hold

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Inflation rises to 2.8% in April but Iran war impact limited to gas pumps for now

Higher gas prices driven mainly by the war in Iran pushed inflation higher in April but some economists argue the conflict’s looming costs haven’t been fully captured in the latest price data.

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Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation

WASHINGTON — When Jerome Powell was sworn in as chair of the Federal Reserve eight years ago, economists worried that inflation and interest rates were too low and that too few Americans had jobs.

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European stocks slide as inflation fears return

The pan-European Stoxx 600 index finished Friday's session in negative territory.

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Gold slips to more than one-week low amid inflation, rate concerns

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Inflation rate projected to hit 6% in the second quarter, top forecasters say

The recent surge in inflation is likely to get worse over the next several months, according to a survey Friday.

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Traders now see next Fed interest rate move as a hike following inflation surge

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Inflation continued to rise in April as Iran war impacted energy prices

Inflation continued to rise in April as consumer price growth has picked up due to the impact of the Iran war on energy markets and gas prices.

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Bond market believes Fed behind the curve on inflation as Warsh takes over

Bond traders are hoping that the central bank's easing bias is replaced with a skewed view toward tightening.

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US inflation hits highest level in 3 years -- Speed Read -- Consumer prices are up 3.8% year-over-year -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US -- Published

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Bessent sees 'substantial disinflation' ahead as Warsh takes over the Fed

Bessent said the energy-fed inflation surge recently is likely to reverse as the U.S. is "going to keep pumping."

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Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran's ability to withstand war and US blockade

The country has seen mass job losses and business closures caused by strike damage to key industries and the government’s monthslong shutdown of the internet.

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Wholesale inflation jumps 6% in April on annual basis, biggest increase since 2022

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Norway's central bank raises rates to curb inflation; European stocks dip

London's FTSE 100 and France's Cac 40 each look set to open 0.1% higher, according to IG data. Germany's Dax is on course to open flat.

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