Inflation surged in April to the highest rate since 2023

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US households could be in for a second wave of Iran war inflation that hits more than just gas

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Inflation rose in March to the highest rate in 2 years as the Iran war lifted energy prices

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics published new consumer price index data, including data on energy and gas.

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Inflation is expected to rise — and Iran war costs could linger for months despite the ceasefire

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Economists expect inflation increased in March because of higher energy prices.

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Inflation held steady in February as expected

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics published new consumer price index data on Wednesday.

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Inflation cooled more than expected in January

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics published new consumer price index data on Friday.

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Walmart workers are sharing photos of price hikes of 38% or more — and some prices are up at Target too

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Walmart CFO John David Rainey recently said that tariff rates remain "too high" and warned that prices will go up.

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Walmart is now offering price cuts on more than 7,200 items, and it's not done yet

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Walmart's accelerating rollbacks are "a clear signal that consumer price inflation is moderating," Fitch Ratings Senior Director David Silverman wrote in a note.

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I tested Walmart's new Bettergoods brand against Target's more established Good & Gather. I couldn't pick a winner.

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The similarities between Walmart's Bettergoods brand and Target's Good & Gather brand were surprising.

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Instacart shoppers are using the app's 'reorder items' button to see how much grocery prices increased over the years

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Crisman White shared on TikTok just how much his Instacart grocery order increased over the years.

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