The Labor Department’s March CPI shows how prices are changing, from groceries and rent to gas. Headline inflation rose 3.3% from a year ago, driven by gasoline prices tied to the Iran war, while

Follow live news and analysis of the March consumer price index reading, which is due to be released on Friday morning.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) regularly measures the change in the prices paid by consumers in the U.S. for a representative basket of goods and services.

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, April 10 (Reuters) - When surging U.S. inflation peaked in June of 2022, driven by rising prices for energy but also for food, shelter, vehicles, and a host of other items,

The consumer price index, a broad measure of goods and services costs across the U.S. economy, is expected to show a 2.5% gain from a year ago. If that ends up being accurate, it would bring the gauge back to its May 2025 level — a month after President ...

Follow along with Investopedia's live coverage of Friday's inflation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

After January’s cooler-than-expected inflation report, economists believe inflation remained steady in February, largely driven by lower vehicle and housing prices. Grocery prices are also likely to fall, helping to moderate a months-long trend of ...

The economy and the market appear to be at a precipice, giving Friday's consumer price index report even greater importance, said one strategist.