The consumer price index was unchanged in December, and the inflation rate for some consumer staples like food and electricity remains elevated.

The headline CPI figure rose to 2.9% year-over-year, up from 2.7% in July and in line with expectations. This is the highest level since January and marks the fourth consecutive month inflation has ...

Even with a lower-than-expected inflation reading Thursday, the cost of everyday goods and services remains much higher than it was at the start of the decade. Prices rose 2.7% over the past year, ...

NBC News is tracking changes in the prices of eggs, bread, ground beef, chicken and other grocery items to monitor the impact on consumers’ food bills.

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By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. business activity was steady in January as an improvement in new orders ...

The consumer price index rose 2.7% in July on an annual basis, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Core" goods prices are at their highest annual inflation rate in about two years, evidence ...