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The Federal Reserve is contending with rising inflation amid the war and a lackluster job market, along with the departure of Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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The Federal Reserve is contending with rising inflation amid the war and a lackluster job market, along with the departure of Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
The cost of ground beef in the U.S. has soared in recent years and is forecast to jump even further in 2026. What gives?
Inflation rose at an annual rate of 3.3% in March, driven by the sharpest monthly increase in gas prices since 1967.
These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.
Economic forecasts show that this week's March Consumer Price Index could show prices climbing at their fastest pace in nearly two years.
Economists say the conflict in Iran is making a recession more likely, with higher energy prices hitting consumers and businesses.
Mortgage rates, though still well below their level a year ago, have edged up since the Iran war erupted. Here's why.
Every 1-cent increase in gasoline prices reduces consumer spending by $1.5 billion annually, one economist says.
The inflation data captures the period before the Iran war broke out. Since then, oil prices have surged, driving inflation fears.
Stocks fell after new government data showed U.S. employers shed 92,000 jobs in February and as investors fret over oil prices.
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
Most Republicans feel Trump has done more than expected, while others have views that are more mixed.
Food prices in December saw their biggest jump in more than three years, data shows, while the cost of eating out has also risen.
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.
A plan is moving forward to expand Montgomery Reservoir in Colorado's mountains, potentially doubling its capacity as water providers look to shore up supplies in the increasingly dry West.
The roar of fighter jets flying over Aurora near Buckley Space Force Base is a familiar sound for many Coloradans, a reminder that the Colorado Air National Guard is constantly training for its next mission.
A proposal to allow some Denver entertainment venues to stay open until 4 a.m. is drawing mixed reactions, with city officials arguing it could improve safety while others warn it may increase risks.
Gas prices in Colorado jumped significantly early this week as international oil markets continued to be roiled due to the war with Iran and the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz.
It's been nearly a year and a half since a man attending his own son's birthday northeast of Denver was gunned down by a former anti-gun violence activist, in what the victim's family calls a senseless act of violence.
A plan is moving forward to expand Montgomery Reservoir in Colorado's mountains, potentially doubling its capacity as water providers look to shore up supplies in the increasingly dry West.
The roar of fighter jets flying over Aurora near Buckley Space Force Base is a familiar sound for many Coloradans, a reminder that the Colorado Air National Guard is constantly training for its next mission.
A proposal to allow some Denver entertainment venues to stay open until 4 a.m. is drawing mixed reactions, with city officials arguing it could improve safety while others warn it may increase risks.
Gas prices in Colorado jumped significantly early this week as international oil markets continued to be roiled due to the war with Iran and the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz.
It's been nearly a year and a half since a man attending his own son's birthday northeast of Denver was gunned down by a former anti-gun violence activist, in what the victim's family calls a senseless act of violence.
The roar of fighter jets flying over Aurora near Buckley Space Force Base is a familiar sound for many Coloradans, a reminder that the Colorado Air National Guard is constantly training for its next mission.
A plan is moving forward to expand Montgomery Reservoir, potentially doubling its capacity as water providers look to shore up supplies in the increasingly dry West.
CBS Colorado First Alert Meteorologist Joe Ruch visited Leroy Elementary School in Northglenn.
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Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
A man raised in Aurora is making a name for himself in the UFC. Saturday, Youseff Zalal stepped into the octagon for his first ever main event match.
The Denver Broncos selected defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim from Texas A&M in the third round of the NFL draft Friday night.
"I didn't want to be known as the girl with one arm that plays soccer," Denver Summit FC player Carson Pickett told CBS News. "I just wanted to be known for the girl that plays soccer."
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
American Airlines is imposing new rules on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights. Here's what to know.
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
The Supreme Court is set to consider Wednesday the Department of Homeland Security's effort to terminate TPS both for Syria and Haiti.
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
A proposal to allow some Denver entertainment venues to stay open until 4 a.m. is drawing mixed reactions, with city officials arguing it could improve safety while others warn it may increase risks.
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
American Airlines is imposing new rules on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights. Here's what to know.
The average cost of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, up $1.20 since the conflict in the Middle East started on Feb. 28.
Swift has filed for three trademark applications, including one covering her voice speaking the phrase, "Hey, it's Taylor."
A new, nearly 700-page report describes the Evergreen High School shooter's every move the day of the shooting last September, the law enforcement response, and interviews with friends, family, teachers, and witnesses.
A Denver City Council member is pushing to reopen long-term fire service contracts she says are now draining city resources instead of generating revenue.
A Denver family is sharing their story after thieves got away with the steel sculpture that stood outside their home for over a decade.
When the Orion spacecraft lifted off April 1, four astronauts were aboard -- but for the families of dozens of workers who died before the launch, the mission carried something else: the weight of those who would never see it fly.
A single malfunctioning piece of new equipment triggered a recent, sweeping power outage at Denver International Airport — an incident that stranded passengers in elevators and delayed nearly 500 flights.