Fed's Kashkari reportedly says inflation is still too high across the U.S. economy

"So even if we strip out energy, ​which is really ​volatile, and strip out food ... inflation is still too high," Kashkari ...

Inflation stayed hot in August with annual pace of 3.4%, raising the odds of a Fed hike

The report comes at a pivotal moment for the Federal Reserve, which is scheduled to meet next week to decide whether to hike ...

U.S. M2 Money Supply Recently Grew at the Fastest Pace Seen in 3 Years. It Could Be an Ominous Sign With Inflation at 3.4%.

M2 money supply essentially shows how much liquidity there is in the economy.

Elevated Inflation Keeps Pressure on Fed to Raise Interest Rates

The details in the latest Consumer Price Index report could compel the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.
The Economist

Inflation is back around the world—as is the fight against it

In 2022-23 central bankers dreamed of bringing high inflation down without triggering a recession. Some countries came awfully close to success. Now central banks are recalibrating their instruments ...

Current Inflation Rate: 3.4% in August 2026, by Category and Region

The 12-month rate of inflation as of August 2026 is 3.4%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Energy inflation ...

The Fed’s Inflation Target Keeps Slipping Farther Into The Future

The Fed now thinks inflation will take even longer to return to the goal, as stubborn inflation, rising rates, and economic ...

Fed's Barkin says economy may be firming, inflation not limited to energy, tariff shocks

By Howard Schneider BALTIMORE, Sept 22 (Reuters) - US economic conditions "are, if anything, firming," with continued ...

Two of Three Inflation Numbers Are In — and Your 2027 Social Security Check Is Looking Bigger Than Last Year's. Here Are the Latest Estimates.

Retirees can probably bank on a bigger COLA next year.