Tag: Consumer Price Index

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Consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 3 years amid inflation fears, U. of Michigan index shows

Consumer sentiment in the U.S. edged down in May for a fifth straight month as Americans increasingly worry that President Trump’s trade war will worsen inflation. The preliminary reading of the University of Michigan’s closely watched consumer sentiment index, released Friday, declined 2.7% on a monthly basis to 50.8, the lowest reading since July 2022. Since […]

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Kroger overcharges customers for items marked as being on sale, Consumer Reports finds

Kroger shoppers might be paying more at checkout than they bargained for. A new investigation found price tag errors at the supermarket giant’s stores leading to customers being overcharged on many items marked as discounted or on sale. Expired discount tags were found on everyday products ranging from Cheerios cereal to Nescafé instant coffee, according to […]

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CBS News price tracker shows how much food, gas, utility and housing costs are rising

Prices may still rise despite tariff reversal Despite tariff reversal, some prices could still increase. Here’s why. 01:53 As consumers cope with lingering cost-of-living pressures and the potential impact of tariffs, CBS News is tracking the change in prices of everyday household expenses — from food to utilities and rent. Drawing from a range of […]

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