Trump could be purposely keeping inflation high to devalue the national debt, some experts believe.

One reason for this trend is Federal Reserve policy. The Fed responds to high inflation by raising the federal funds rate, which trickles down to other rates — including mortgage rates. On the other hand, when inflation and economic growth slows, the Fed lowers rates, which can bring mortgage rates down with it.

U.S. stocks saw a selloffi accelerate on slightly hotter-than-expected inflation data and ongoing tariff worries that could keep Fed rates on hold.

Inflation rose by 2.8% on an annual basis in February 2025, according to the most recent Consumer Price Index (CPI). Grocery prices, particularly for eggs, experienced a 2.6% uptick the same

When it comes to inflation, Democrats and Republicans seem to occupy separate realities. Democrats expect prices to rise by 6.5% over the next year, according to a closely watched University of ...

As of last month, inflation sits at 2.8%, according to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report -- still above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Inflation is a sneaky pickpocket that

A Tribune analysis also found the state’s share of the funds that schools receive per student significantly decreased in the last decade until recently.