Inflation is the steady rise in the price of goods and services over time. It’s not about one item costing more, but about most things in the economy getting pricier. To keep track of inflation, the ...

A shutdown-delayed federal report released Friday found overall U.S. inflation crept up slightly in September, driven mostly by rising gas and grocery prices as consumer spending cooled.

Key monthly metrics from the US government continue to be released now that the shutdown has ended. Next up: September wholesale inflation and retail sales.

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Here’s a set of definitions for common and emerging economic and fiscal terms often seen bandied about in news reports.

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Gold investors are experiencing some serious whiplash right now. Earlier this week, prices crashed from the latest record-high of above $4,300 per ounce, dipping all the way down to about $4,000 per ...

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Ivanna Hampton: Welcome to Investing Insights. I‘m your host, Ivanna Hampton. Concerns about sticky inflation are sending many investors looking for a direct hedge against it. Treasury ...