Prices rose 3.8% over the last year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, highest jump since 2023
US inflation jumped to 3.8% in April as the war in the Middle East continued to drive energy prices and everyday costs for Americans.
Prices rose 3.8% over the last year, according to the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the highest jump since 2023.
3.8% is brutal. I’m paying $5.50 for gas in Ohio thanks to this war with Iran.
The BLS data confirms what we all feel at the grocery store. Prices are out of control.
So the war in the Middle East is the excuse again? Maybe we should stop funding foreign conflicts.
Share buybacks remain controversial but they’re not going anywhere soon. (281715)
My rent went up $200 this month. The 3.8% number doesn’t capture the full picture for renters.
It’s the highest since 2023, but the Fed keeps talking about rate cuts. They need to get real.
At least the administration admits it’s linked to the war. But when does this end for working families?
Currency fluctuations are adding another layer of complexity for multinationals. (970627)
The jobs picture looks better on paper than it does in reality. (55fd13)
Cryptocurrency regulation is the trillion-dollar question that remains unanswered. (e894d7)
Food price inflation hits lower-income households disproportionately hard. (bb4abc)