Chew on this: U.S. food prices are up 19% since 2022
Food prices in December saw their biggest jump in more than three years, data shows, while the cost of eating out has also risen.
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Food prices in December saw their biggest jump in more than three years, data shows, while the cost of eating out has also risen.
These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.
Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.
President Trump says he's winning the war against inflation. But a look at prices around the U.S. shows why many Americans still feel financially squeezed.
The Federal Reserve is grappling with economic issues including higher inflation and a slowing labor market.
A higher Medicare Part B premium in 2026 could erode next year's cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security recipients, experts say.
Those prioritizing economy say Trump is not spending enough time on it, as ratings of economy, his handling of inflation slip.
The percentage of Americans just scraping by financially is rising as wage growth slows and inflation flares, Bank of America finds.
Wholesale prices for frozen turkeys are expected to be $1.32 per pound this year, a 40% increase from last year's average.
Although grocery prices have continued to climb in 2025, a Thanksgiving dinner will cost 2% to 3% less this year, one analysis found.
Visa predicts Americans will spend an average of $736 on holiday gifts in 2025, a 10% increase from the $669 reported last year.
Inflation last month rose at an annual rate of 3%, coming in below economists' forecasts as the impact of President Trump's tariffs remain muted.
Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment is aimed at helping the program's 75 million beneficiaries keep pace with inflation.
Economists think inflation around the U.S. continued to climb in September, edging farther away from the Fed's 2% annual target.
The rush for gold continues as economic uncertainty deepens and anxious investors seek a safe haven for their money.
The U.S. economy picked up speed in the second half of the year, although job growth and inflation remain a concern, economists say.
Overall grocery prices in August 2025 rose 2.7% compared to one year ago, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index.
Today's CPI report marks the last major piece of economic data before the Federal Reserve's Sept. 17 rate decision meeting.
The Consumer Price Index likely inched higher in August, reflecting higher costs for food and other items, economists say.
Employers added far fewer jobs last month than economists had predicted, prompting some experts to reassess the economy.
After President Trump expressed "shock" over the pace of hiring in July, much is riding on the employment data for August.
A new survey predicts Americans will spend $1,552 per person on average, 5% less than they did in 2024.
Persistent inflation remains a pain point for consumers — and for the Federal Reserve as it weighs whether to lower interest rates.
Prices rose at an annual pace of 2.6% in July, the same rate as the previous month and in line with economist forecasts.
For months, economists warned that the Trump administration's sweeping tariffs would sharply boost consumer prices. Here's why it hasn't happened.
Nearly six months after 16-year-old Maximus Munro was killed in a head-on crash in Colorado, his family is finally getting answers and turning their grief into a message of prevention and kindness.
Colorado will see a brief return to wintry weather Sunday, with light snow developing and continuing into early Monday morning, potentially creating slick travel conditions for the Monday morning commute.
One of Aurora's newly elected city councilmembers was arrested Saturday night on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
The former New England Patriots backup quarterback is set to take center stage with a berth in the Super Bowl on the line.
Large, fluffy flakes can accumulate quickly in a short period of time, leading to sharp differences in snowfall over small distances.
Nearly six months after 16-year-old Maximus Munro was killed in a head-on crash in Colorado, his family is finally getting answers and turning their grief into a message of prevention and kindness.
Colorado will see a brief return to wintry weather Sunday, with light snow developing and continuing into early Monday morning, potentially creating slick travel conditions for the Monday morning commute.
One of Aurora's newly elected city councilmembers was arrested Saturday night on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Large, fluffy flakes can accumulate quickly in a short period of time, leading to sharp differences in snowfall over small distances.
Denver police put a shelter-in-place order in effect on Saturday night for a two-block area in the southern part of the city due to a person barricaded in an apartment.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
The Denver Broncos will be without their starting quarterback when they host the AFC Championship Game next weekend.
A rally was held in Denver on Saturday to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement policies.
Joe Ruch is tracking snow across Colorado.
Some fans say the activities before a Denver game are an essential part of the Broncos playoff fun.
The former New England Patriots backup quarterback is set to take center stage with a berth in the Super Bowl on the line.
The Denver Broncos will be without their starting quarterback when they host the AFC Championship Game next weekend.
The Broncos are advancing in the playoffs after defeating the Buffalo Bills in overtime on Saturday in Denver by a score of 33-30. In eight days, they'll host the AFC Championship game for the eighth time in franchise history.
The Air Force Academy announced that the head coach of the Falcons men's basketball team has been suspended.
The Olympic Winter Games in Milan are scheduled to open on February 6, 2026.
The Olympic Winter Games in Milan are scheduled to open on February 6, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement that the Gaza executive committee was "not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy."
The FBI plans to extradite Alejandro Rosales Castillo, 27, who was wanted for the killing of a co-worker in 2016.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.
One of Aurora's newly elected city councilmembers was arrested Saturday night on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.
The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans.
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to placate President Trump and build a strong relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
This year, AdventHealth says it will roll out close to 800 cameras in hospital rooms and urgent care centers across Colorado to add a virtual layer of care.
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans.
Some residents and businesses in southeast Denver were without landline phone service for more than a week, leaving many frustrated by what they described as a lack of communication from service provider CenturyLink.
From learning English here, to succeeding in sports, and building a growing business that's now employee-owned, Mowa Haile says he loves Colorado's sense of community.
Itsuko Cobb began blinging her own Colorado sports apparel nearly two years ago, starting with Denver Nuggets' jerseys, and the response to them was overwhelming.
As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis.
At 71 years old, facing a terminal diagnosis, Colorado resident Tom Pringle has one more thing he wants to do before he dies: help other people in similar situations by trying an experimental drug to treat his ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
The families of three nonverbal students who were physically abused by a bus aide while traveling to school in Colorado have filed a lawsuit against their children's former school.
Many people who responded to a state survey regarding Xcel's Public Safety Power Shutoffs last month expressed dissatisfaction with Xcel's approach on Dec. 17 and Dec. 19, believing the utility overreacted.
State regulators said the text message from Christian Hatfield, the former district attorney for Colorado's 22nd Judicial District, "caused the staff member emotional harm."
A Venezuelan national suspected in a string of attempted armed robberies in 2024 in Denver's ritzy Cherry Creek North neighborhood has been apprehended in Detroit, according to police and prosecutors.