by Casey Wetherbee | Apr 9, 2026 | Inflation
Although inflation appeared to slow slightly at the beginning of 2026, the volatile war in Iran—and the accompanying shock to global oil prices over the last five weeks—raises the question of whether the March consumer price index will be upended by the conflict. At a...
by Casey Wetherbee | Mar 31, 2026 | Inflation, Manufacturing, Trade
Some high-end wood furniture manufacturers have reportedly benefited from tariffs. It is unclear if those benefits outweigh the costs — and whether it’s even enough to bring jobs back to the US. Gat Caperton remembers a time when most of the wood furniture that was...
by Casey Wetherbee | Mar 14, 2026 | Inflation
Inflation remained cool and steady in February The consumer price index does not include the impact of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran Inflation stayed the course in February, but the energy price volatility resulting from the US-Israeli war in Iran will likely have a...
by Casey Wetherbee | Feb 24, 2026 | Inflation
Inflation slowed in January, aided by decreases in the price of gasoline and used vehicles, reflecting positive signals for the economy even as affordability remains front of mind for many consumers. Consumer prices rose 0.2% in January, the Bureau of Labor Statistics...
by Quinn Waller | May 10, 2025 | Inflation, Personal Income, Retail
At Cobblestone Quality Shoe Repair in St. Louis, third-generation cobbler Randy Lipson is seeing more business than usual. With many shoes made overseas and thus hit by President Trump’s new tariffs, customers are turning to repairing the shoes they already own rather...
by Olivya Veazey | Apr 9, 2025 | Inflation, Personal Income
Despite relatively strong income growth, American consumers are still reluctant to spend as they wait to see the full impact of cuts to federal programs, tariffs, and long-lingering inflation. Consumer spending increased 0.4% in February, a rebound from January’s 0.2%...
