Consumer Price Index

As some CPI data lags, economists consider new rental data to better understand where housing costs are now.

Year-over-year inflation figures grab a lot of attention when the Labor Department reports its monthly consumer price index. But those 12-month figures can gloss over the recent slowdown in inflation.

The cost of car maintenance and repair is rising much faster than inflation.

The U.S. is finally seeing inflation cool down, but other countries, especially in Europe, are still seeing prices spike.

The June CPI numbers were pretty good, but more interest rate hikes are likely coming on the way to the central bank's 2% target.

The microchip shortage of recent years put the brakes on the production of new cars. That's making for a low supply of used cars now.

The latest data shows inflation is well below its peak of more than 9% a year ago. But there’s a ways to go before the Fed reaches its 2% target.

Economists say the more measures, the better their predictions — even if they provide slightly different pictures of the economy.

Here's how higher wages, housing shortages and income level can play a role in how much you pay for things like exterminators and car repairs.

Last month, the CPI pegged area inflation at 6% year-over-year, a whole percentage point higher than the national average.