Inflation unexpectedly – and sharply – slowed in November, a seemingly welcome change for Americans weighed down by the persistently high cost of living.

Consumer prices rose 2.7% in November compared to a year earlier, marking a notable reduction from 3% year-over-year inflation in September, the most recent month for which complete data is available. Inflation stands at its lowest level since July.

With the holiday shopping season here, inflation is affecting everyone.During a visit to Pennsylvania a few weeks ago, President Trump made a comment calling th

Harvard economist calls the latest inflation report "positive news" as the rate falls to 2.7%, surprising analysts who expected it to stay above 3%.

Inflation fell to its lowest in years in November, according to one important measure. But it may not be all it appears.

The latest Consumer Price Index was below what economists had expected and likely reflects what they called distortions caused by the government shutdown.

Millions of Americans braced for runaway inflation in response to President Trump's aggressive import tariffs. They're still waiting.

Beating back inflation is only half the battle in lowering the cost of living — you also have to think about people's pay, economists argue.

After the Federal Reserve's December rate cut, investor attention is turning to inflation data, where CPI is expected to have risen by roughly 3%.

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