Hiranmayi Srinivasan is a former Associate Editor for Investopedia. She covered personal finance topics such as budgeting, saving, investing, and economic news at Investopedia between 2021 and 2025, ...

The 12-month rate of inflation as of May 2026 is 4.2%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Energy inflation spiked to 23.5% as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed ...

Tighter monetary policy, along with relatively aggressive Fed balance sheet contraction, helped drive price inflation down.

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. US annual inflation accelerated more than expected, with the consumer price index rising 3.8% in April ...

The Senior Citizens League estimates the 2027 COLA will be 3.9%. While that's higher than the current inflation rate, history suggests it likely won't be enough. Benefit cuts could also be coming ...