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Soaring Coffee Prices Reshape Americans' Daily Routines

Some coffee lovers cut back on café visits or switch to cheaper brews amid rising costs.

Soaring Coffee Prices Reshape Americans' Daily Routines

Consumers cut back on café visits and switch to cheaper brews as coffee costs rise nearly 50% in 5 years.

Soaring Coffee Prices Upend Daily Routines for Some Americans

Consumers cut back on café visits and switch to cheaper brews as coffee costs rise nearly 50% in 5 years.

Tariffs Fail to Spark High Inflation, Defying Expectations

Despite sweeping global tariffs, the US has registered strong growth and stable inflation

Soaring Electricity and Food Costs Fuel Affordability Crisis

Voters Frustrated by Persistent Inflation Despite Slowing Rate of Increase

Chocolate Prices Soar Ahead of Valentine's Day

Cocoa shortage drives up costs for chocolate makers and consumers

Chocolate Prices Soar Ahead of Valentine's Day

Cocoa shortage drives up costs for chocolate makers and consumers

Chocolate Prices Soar Ahead of Valentine's Day

Cocoa shortage drives up costs for chocolate makers and consumers

Arizona Food Pantries Struggle to Meet Surging Demand Amid High Grocery Costs

Inflation and unemployment continue to impact residents, with one pantry seeing a 250-family single-day spike in need.

Green Bay Shoppers Face Higher Prices for Valentine's Gifts

Jewelry and chocolate costs have spiked ahead of the holiday

Inflation Cools in January, Offering Relief for Consumers

Price increases slowed, with the annual inflation rate dropping to 2.4%.

January CPI Report Shows Cooling Inflation

Key prices like groceries, gas, and rent are slowing, providing relief for consumers

71 Prices Fell in January, Keeping Inflation Low

President Trump's pledge to end inflation and make America affordable is being fulfilled as prices drop across many goods and services.

Valentine's Day Spending Hits Record High Amid Soaring Prices

Consumers expected to spend $200 on average for the annual day of romance

Key US Inflation Measure Hits Near 5-Year Low

Drop driven by falling gas and housing prices

Inflation Eases in January, But Costs of Essentials Still Rising

Overall inflation rate slows, but housing, food, and healthcare see continued price increases

Wall Street Steadies After Encouraging Inflation Update

U.S. stocks rise as consumer prices slow more than expected, calming AI-related fears.

San Diego County Inflation Drops to Lowest Rate in Over a Year

Declining gas prices and housing costs drive the region's inflation rate down, but it remains higher than the national average.

Denver Inflation Outpaces National Average in January

Costs for dining out, alcohol, and furniture see sharp increases in the Mile High City.

States Where Groceries Take Biggest Bite Out of Budgets

New WalletHub survey finds lower-income states spend more of their earnings on food.