'Economic relief rebates' proposed by Massachusetts lawmakers

WBZ-TV's Katrina Kincade reports.

• Jul 8, 2022

Boston College economist explains why the Fed increased interest rates

WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler speaks with Boston College economist Brian Bethune.

• Jun 18, 2022

What do higher interest rates mean to the average American?

Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan will air on WBZ-TV Sunday, June 19, at 10 a.m.

• Jun 17, 2022

Fed hikes key interest rate 0.75 percentage points as it battles inflation

"Inflation is much too high," Fed Chair Jay Powell said of the U.S. central bank's largest rate hike since 1994.

• Jun 15, 2022

Consumer price growth slowed in April

The yearly rate of U.S. inflation fell to 8.3% in April, compared to a historic 8.5% in March, marking the first decline since August. WBZ-TV's Zinnia Maldonado reports.

• May 11, 2022

Boston University President Cites Inflation Concerns Ahead Of Largest Tuition Increase In 14 Years

Boston University's president says inflation is his "greatest immediate concern" ahead of the school's largest tuition increase in over a decade.

• May 6, 2022

Amazon To Start Charging Sellers 5% Fuel, Inflation Surcharge

Amazon said Wednesday that for the first time in company history it will charge sellers a 5% fuel and inflation surcharge.

• Apr 14, 2022

'Definitely Cutting Back A Lot': Inflation Has Consumer Prices Up 8.5% In March

Consumers are dealing with higher prices, first at the gas pump and now at the supermarket.

• Apr 12, 2022

Economists Say Fed Interest Rate Hike Is Right Move For Inflation

The goal is to curb spending and start to slow the economy, which has seen the highest inflation in 40 years.

• Mar 16, 2022

'Unprecedented Times': Inflation Reaches New 40-Year High

Thursday's inflation report showed record breaking numbers that hardly surprised consumers who have been feeling the brunt of increasing costs for months.

• Mar 10, 2022

Surging Gas, Food Costs Drive Sharpest Consumer Inflation Spike Since 1982

According to a Moody's report, inflation is already costing the average American family more than $200 extra a month.

• Mar 10, 2022

Keller @ Large: How Long Will Inflation, Supply Chain Issues Linger?

The rising cost over everyday items is on the mind of many Americans. So how long will these inflation concerns last?

• Dec 12, 2021

Inflation Reaches Highest Rate In Nearly 40 Years

A government report released Friday shows that consumer prices jumped 6.8% over the last year, the highest rate reported since 1982.

• Dec 10, 2021

Food Prices At The Grocery Store See Largest Increase Since 2008 As Inflation Surges

Food prices in restaurants also saw the biggest rise in the past year since 1982.

• Dec 10, 2021

US Consumer Prices Surging More Than They Have In 30 Years

There's no end in sight for higher prices.

• Nov 10, 2021

Obstacles On Your Path To Financial Success

Life is full of Obstacles! These are the barriers to your financial success.

• Oct 8, 2015

Bradley Jay: 'What Do You Consider A Fair Minimum Wage?'

• Jun 26, 2014

Before The Bell - Inflation Still Out There

WBZ News Radio's Financial Editor Dave Caruso reports on the Consumer Price Index showing stagnant growth and some disappointing news at Google.

• Apr 15, 2011

Curious About Inflation And Prices

By the time you fill up your tank and buy some groceries these days, there usually isn't much money left over.

• Jan 10, 2011

Before The Bell - New Economic Reports Out

WBZ News Radio's Bob Gough, in for Financial Editor Dave Caruso, takes a look at what the latest reports on inflation and manufacturing mean to the economy.

• Dec 15, 2010