What’s worse: a weak job market or stubborn inflation? Most people would say they don’t want either. Rising prices make it harder to afford the things you need, even when you’re working. A weak job ...

Credit card rewards can be a special treat, like a leftover slice of birthday cake. As nice as it is to have that extra slice tucked away in your fridge, it only has value if you get to eat it.

CPI report shows accelerated inflation in August. It's probably not enough to stop a rate cut. Follow MarketWatch’s live coverage of the consumer price index for August. It's the final inflation ...

The Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates next week for the second month in a row because it’s worried about the U.S. jobs market. But it can’t take its eye off rising inflation, either. In ...

September's CPI report shows inflation remains elevated at 3.0% year-over-year, above the Federal Reserve's long-term target. Core inflation is likely to stay at or above 3% for the next six to twelve ...

Inflation rose slightly in September, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Prices increased 3% year-over-year, though overall prices rose less than expected.

Inflation has crept up again, hovering around 3%, which is higher than the Federal Reserve would like. For retirees, that means higher prices on everything from groceries to healthcare. Retirees ...