Learn the differences between nominal and real interest rates, their effects on loans and investments, and how they influence economic trends and purchasing power.

The consumer price index, commonly referred to as CPI, measures changes in the price of consumer goods and services, from ...

Inflation is set to ease in 2026 as cooling shelter costs, softer demand and base effects push headline CPI lower than official data currently shows.

Discover why real GDP offers a more accurate picture of economic growth by adjusting for inflation and when nominal GDP might be more useful for short-term analysis.

Q4 2025 GDP growth was weak at 1.4%, with a temporary government shutdown; december PCE inflation surprised to the upside. Read the full analysis here.

Just when we thought it was safe to return to the supermarket aisle, it seems inflation has come back to bite us again. Worse ...

Those calling for the Fed to cut rates should look again at the relationship between prices and productivity growth ...

The debate over how far to cut interest rates while inflation remains above target has pushed inflation measurement back to the center of monetary policy. What once seemed like a technical concern has ...