CPI rose at 2.7% annual rate in December as inflation remains sticky
Although there are signs that inflation is starting to ease, consumers still face pressures from high food prices and other costs.
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Although there are signs that inflation is starting to ease, consumers still face pressures from high food prices and other costs.
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.
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.
A 2.7% COLA increase would raise the average monthly Social Security payment by about $54.
The inflation rate was cooler than expected, with July's CPI rising 2.7% on an annual basis.
CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs already imposed and new ones announced by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.
The Consumer Price Index in June rose 2.7% on an annual basis, in line with economists' predictions.
Beef costs around the U.S. surged to a record high in May. What's driving that jump, and are prices likely to ease up?
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Expired sales labels led to overcharges on more than 150 grocery items, according to an investigation led by Consumer Reports and others.
Weakening consumer confidence and mounting uncertainty could hit spending, economists warn.
The CPI report was cooler than expected, although inflation is still higher than the Federal Reserve's 2% annual goal.
Inflation cooled in March, but economists expect prices to reaccelerate as some of President Trump's tariffs kick in.
Americans express concern about their ability to pay bills and save money.
Inflation is proving stickier than expected, which could cause Fed to hit pause button on more interest rate cuts.
Americans have struggled with high grocery costs since inflation soared during the pandemic. Now prices are falling.
The monthly report is viewed as key factor in whether the Federal Reserve cuts its benchmark interest rate in September.
Americans can expect ebbing inflation and a strong job market this year, according to the National Association for Business Economics.
For the first time in the U.S., credit card debt has surpassed $1 trillion.
In some areas inflation has fallen below 2%, while in other regions prices are still spiraling upward. Why?
Egg costs are soaring as Americans' eating habits change and as a deadly disease wipes out millions of birds.
Prices reflected the smallest annual increase since October 2021 amid lower costs for gasoline and energy services.
Two days after the confetti fell on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, one Detroit native is still processing the weekend of a lifetime.
The family of 25-year-old Tyler Bojanowski continued their search on Tuesday, one week after the Wyandotte, Michigan, man disappeared.
A Michigan woman convicted of animal neglect was sentenced to 92 days in jail more than a year after three dozen dogs and cats were removed from her home.
The suspected shooter was found dead in the school from a "self-inflicted injury," Canadian police said.
A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.
The family of 25-year-old Tyler Bojanowski continued their search on Tuesday, one week after the Wyandotte, Michigan, man disappeared.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Ontario Premier Doug Ford say they expect the bridge to still open on time.
Residents and business owners in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, near 11 Mile Road and Little Mack, experienced a rare weather phenomenon on Tuesday
A judge on Tuesday ordered four people to stand trial more than a year after a hyperbaric chamber explosion in Troy, Michigan, killed a 5-year-old boy.
Two days after the confetti fell on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, one Detroit native is still processing the weekend of a lifetime.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
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Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Ontario Premier Doug Ford say they expect the bridge to still open on time.
FBI Director Kash Patel posted videos of a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of her disappearance.
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against 24 states in an effort to obtain their voter rolls.
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, and four players were ejected.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Two days after the confetti fell on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, one Detroit native is still processing the weekend of a lifetime.
The GameAbove Sports Bowl, which is hosted annually by Ford Field, will be canceled ahead of the 2026 season, the venue announced on Tuesday.
The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that they signed Justin Verlander, a 42-year-old free agent, to a one-year, $13 million deal.
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, and four players were ejected.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
A judge on Tuesday ordered four people to stand trial more than a year after a hyperbaric chamber explosion in Troy, Michigan, killed a 5-year-old boy.
Searches continued in Allen Park, Michigan, for 25-year-old Wyandotte man, Tyler Bojanowski, who authorities say disappeared last week.
A federal grand jury on Tuesday declined to indict Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin and five other Democratic lawmakers over a video telling members of the military that they can refuse "illegal orders".
A person of interest has been detained in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
A suspected frost quake near St. Clair Shores damaged the tile floor of a 7-Eleven store.