consumer prices

Tomatoes are displayed for sale at the Chino Farm in Rancho Santa Fe, after U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in July amid a surge in the costs of services and goods, in California on Aug. 15, 2025. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Mike Blake/File)
May 13, 2026

US producer prices rise sharply in April amid inflation pressures

U.S. producer prices surged 1.4% in April, marking the biggest gain in four years amid broad inflation increases and rising energy costs.

A for sale sign is shown for a residential home in Encinitas, California, on July 25, 2025. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo)
Apr 13, 2026

US existing home sales drop to nine-month low in March amid tight supply

U.S. existing home sales dropped to a nine-month low in March due to tight inventory and rising mortgage rates, impacting housing affordability.

A customer checks his shopping receipts while waiting in line at the food court at Costco Wholesale store in Glendale, Calif., on Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
May 13, 2025

Inflation cooled again last month as grocery and gas prices fell, few signs of tariff impact yet

The report suggests the tariffs haven't yet impacted the prices of many items.

Sales staffs work at an Apple shop in Hanoi, Vietnam Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Hau Dinh)
Apr 16, 2025

Confusion reigns after Trump exempts electronics from new tariff regime

And officials have also indicated that additional, sector-specific tariffs targeting electronics are on the way — all of which economists warn will raise costs and lead to higher prices for consumers.


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