Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter. He's written hundreds of articles breaking down complex financial topics in plain language, emphasizing the impact that economic ...

When I look at how things are going, I keep coming to the conclusion that we might see $10 per gallon gasoline at your local pump pretty soon – maybe in 2027. It would cost $200 for a 20-gallon fillup ...

University of Texas associate professor Jeffrey T. Denning argued that grade inflation in K-12 schools and colleges may boost short-term outcomes but undermine students’ long-term academic and career ...

Aspen is increasing various city fees to account for higher inflation rates in recent years. City council passed an ordinance last week increasing fees beyond “minor inflationary adjustments” for ...

A return to a lower interest rate environment could lead to a re-rating for Federal Realty, a retail-focused REIT. An easing of inflationary pressures could boost Hormel's earnings, in turn ...

Social Security will continue to provide income for future retirees, but the amount you ultimately receive may look different than what appears on today’s statements. Current projections show that ...

The consumer price index rose 2.7% in November on an annual basis, according to a delayed report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Thursday. But the pain of higher prices is not shared ...

Risks of euro-area inflation easing are at least as significant as those of an acceleration, and the European Central Bank would act if there’s a persistent undershoot of its 2% target, according to ...

This article appears in the December 2025 issue of The American Prospect magazine. Subscribe here. Prices have been rising across the economy in ways that are both visible and opaque. There are ...

The most wonderful time of the year might not be all that wonderful for shoppers, as inflation and tariffs impact the holidays in a way the Grinch could only dream about. From tree shortages to higher ...