Rising costs come for Wisconsin's iconic fish fry

Wisconsin is famous for its Friday fish fry, and regulars are fiercely loyal to their preferred local restaurants. But inflation-driven food cost increases are impacting this beloved tradition.

• Aug 8
• 0:39

Rising costs come for Wisconsin's iconic fish fry

Wisconsin is famous for its Friday fish fry, and regulars are fiercely loyal to their preferred local restaurants. But inflation-driven food cost increases are impacting this beloved tradition.

• Aug 8

Americans got their biggest raises in 40 years. Inflation took most of it.

The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase.

• Aug 7

"Peanut butter" pay raises are out, as employers shift to merit hikes

Here's what employees can expect for a raise in 2027 as companies move away from broad-based pay increases.

• Aug 5

More Americans report shoplifting as inflation climbs, survey finds

Thirty percent of respondents said they shoplifted this year, with most citing affordability concerns and financial hardship.

• Jul 21

Social Security's 2027 COLA could be the biggest in years

New estimates call for a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit increase next year, although the final adjustment will depend on inflation readings released this summer.

• Jul 14

Inflation eased more than expected in June, CPI report shows

Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.

• Jul 14

What to expect as Kevin Warsh leads his first Fed interest rate meeting

New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is stepping in at a critical juncture for the U.S. economy, with inflation at its highest level in more than three years.

• Jun 17

Tension with Iran drives up inflation; President Trump says prices could have been even higher

President Trump is threatening a third straight day of U.S. strikes in Iran.

• Jun 11
• 0:44

Inflation topped 4% in May as CPI surged to highest level in 3 years

The Consumer Price Index rose last month at a 4.2% annual rate amid a spike in U.S. energy prices.

• Jun 10

Inflation topped 4% in May, CPI report shows costs at highest level in over 3 years

Inflation across the U.S. accelerated in May as the shock to global energy supplies from the Iran war continued to push prices higher. The Consumer Price Index rose at an annual rate of 4.2%, up from 3.8% in the prior month and marking the highest level since April 2023.

• Jun 10
• 0:29

May inflation likely topped 4% for first time in 3 years, economists say

Economists expect the Consumer Price Index this week to show U.S. inflation continuing to rise due to higher energy costs.

• Jun 9

5 economic signals suggest U.S. consumers are feeling the strain

Consumers have kept the economy chugging along despite financial pressures. But some signs suggest they could be losing steam, experts say.

• May 29

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.

• May 28

Inflation rises in April in U.S.

The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index rose 0.4% in April to reach 3.8%, the highest rate in almost three years.

• May 28
• 0:48

CPI surged in April as inflation soars to highest level in almost 3 years

U.S. consumer prices rose in April, fueled by a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war.

• May 12

The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say

Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.

• Apr 27

7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores this year

The chain's North American operator forecast it will open 205 stores in 2026, although those openings will be outpaced by a series of closures.

• Apr 14

MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising

These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.

• Apr 10

CPI report may show inflation hitting 2024 levels amid soaring gas prices

Economic forecasts show that this week's March Consumer Price Index could show prices climbing at their fastest pace in nearly two years.

• Apr 9

Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he sees inflation as risk to 2026 rate cuts

Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.

• Apr 3

Iran war fallout raises odds of a U.S. recession, economists say

Economists say the conflict in Iran is making a recession more likely, with higher energy prices hitting consumers and businesses.

• Mar 27

Mortgage rates rise as Iran war heightens U.S. inflation fears

Mortgage rates, though still well below their level a year ago, have edged up since the Iran war erupted. Here's why.

• Mar 19

CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.4% in January, cooler than expected

Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.

• Feb 13

“Streamflation” term coined to highlight rising cost of streaming services | Money Watch

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released new numbers about the overall economy, showing modest inflation of .3% last month and 2.7% in the year. Streaming video services were a major outlier and saw an inflation of nearly 20% in the same period.

• Jan 13
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