We're often told it is "unscientific" or "meaningless" to ask what happened before the Big Bang. But a new paper by FQxI cosmologist Eugene Lim, of King's College London, UK, and astrophysicists Katy ...

As Trump finishes the first year of his second term — having won the presidency on a pledge to " get the prices down " — the picture on inflation is more nuanced than he or his critics acknowledge.

Inflation and the EconomyInflation is one of the most important and frequently discussed economic topics. Economists, ...

The consumer price index declined unexpectedly in November 2025. It was the first CPI report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics since the government shutdown ended last month. Economists said that ...

Inflation eased its grip on the American consumer in November, with prices rising 2.7% from a year earlier, the Labor Department said in a Dec. 18 report. The annual inflation rate had crept as high ...

Explore how inflation affects economic recovery, from employment rates to borrowing costs, and understand its potential benefits and drawbacks on the economy.

Americans weary of high – and rising – prices may get some relief in 2026. Or not. Many analysts believe the economy is finding its footing after several jolts from tariffs, the long tail of the ...

Inflation and affordability were the top considerations of voters in the 2024 elections and remain so at the end of 2025 — and they could determine the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections. The 2025 ...

Explore "Trumpflation," a term describing inflation concerns during President Trump's first administration; learn about ...

Homebuyers and owners hoping to refinance may have become so accustomed to higher mortgage rates in recent years that they stopped looking for affordable opportunities. However, that may be a mistake ...

With the federal government now reopened after a six-week shutdown, we’re witnessing some remarkably positive economic developments. The annual inflation rate has dropped to 2.7 percent, while the ...