Recent reports indicate that inflation concerns have resurfaced in the United States, with consumer prices rising more than expected. This renewed alarm comes as Americans continue to face higher costs for essentials such as food, housing, and transportation. Policymakers and economists are closely watching these trends, given their impact on wages, consumer spending, and the…
Many millennials are expressing feelings of frustration and discouragement as they confront rising inflation and its impact on daily living. On platforms like Reddit, users share experiences about their income not keeping pace with the cost of essentials, making it harder to save, invest, or even afford basic needs such as housing and groceries. Growing…
**Stocks Face Inflation Test** This week, investors are watching closely as new inflation data is set to be released, with many anticipating that it could disrupt the recent rally in stock markets. Some analysts are warning that continued strength in inflation could prompt the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates elevated for a longer period,…
Investors are closely watching shifting inflation expectations and their effects on different market sectors. Recent data suggests that as inflation expectations rise, the financial sector, particularly banking, has started to outperform, while the automotive sector faces headwinds. This divergence stems partly from banks benefiting from higher interest rates, while automakers contend with increased production costs…
Many people keep hearing reports that inflation is slowing down, but their daily experiences tell a different story. Despite official statistics claiming that price increases are cooling off, the average consumer continues to feel the squeeze at the grocery store, gas pump, and elsewhere. Many feel their wallets are still stretched thin, and they’re skeptical…
By Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors’ opinions or evaluations. The American dollar has hit its rock bottom, at least since the Nixon days. The dollar is experiencing its worst value since 1973, and other factors may bring it even lower. There are…
By Are you waiting on the hopes of a fourth stimulus check in 2025 or some other inflation rebate or tax refund? Here’s what to know about tracking, eligibility and update on their status.Several states, including New York, have sent or are sending out “inflation relief checks” to residents who paid higher sales taxes due…
By James Royal, Ph.D.July 28, 2025 at 6:12 AMTIPS — short for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities — are a kind of U.S. government bond that can help safeguard your wealth from inflation. TIPS are indexed to inflation, so as prices rise, your investment principal increases, protecting any investment you’ve made in the bonds. With inflation still…
By Prasanna Kumar, Founder and CEO of FinloTax.getty Inflation rates have witnessed a steep fall since the Covid-19 pandemic hit, dropping from the highs of 9.1% in 2022 to 2.8% in February 2025. Although the annual inflation rate in February decreased slightly from the 3% reported in January 2025, the Federal Reserve’s target rate of…
By Synchrony, which has 68 million active accounts, saw more consumers paying back their loans in the second quarter of 2025 versus last year.Jaque Silva/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAmericans have more debt than they’ve ever had, making them vulnerable to defaulting on their loans if the economy turns south. New financial results from credit card issuer…