Tariffs, bird flu and severe weather are pushing some everyday groceries to record prices

Using consumer price data, the Tribune is tracking 11 everyday costs for Americans and how they are changing under the Trump administration. Read More

Trump's tariffs are slowly finding their way into consumer prices

A key Bureau of Labor Statistics inflation report showed price increases for a variety of tariff-sensitive items. Read More

Instant view: US consumer prices rise more than expected, but a rate cut still coming

U.S. consumer prices rose more than expected in August while the annual increase in inflation was the largest in seven months, although the numbers will not prevent an interest rate cut from the ... Read More

US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped

Even as inflation has ticked higher, recent government reports have also shown that hiring has slowed sharply in recent months and was lower than previously estimated last year. Read More

Consumer confidence worsened slightly in August

The fresh reading followed a weak jobs report and sweeping new tariffs. Consumer confidence worsened slightly in August, erasing some gains from the previous month and resuming a downward trend ... Read More

Prices increased more than 30 cents per gallon last week, GasBuddy says

TOLEDO, Ohio — Gas prices rose more than 30 cents in Toledo last week, GasBuddy said in a weekly analysis report. According to a press release from the organization, gas prices in Toledo are averaging ... Read More

Pacific Northwest gas prices surge to nearly $1 more than national average

Gas prices in the Pacific Northwest have jumped due to refinery and pipeline issues, but some relief may be coming as gas stations switch to cheaper winter-blend fuel. Read More