College expenses went up by 3. 6% in the 2025 fiscal year. This is a small increase from the 3. 4% rise in 2024, but less than the 4. 0% jump in 2023, when schools were dealing with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Higher Education Price Index (HEPI) tracks these costs. It looks at the a
Stocks hit record highs on Friday after inflation data came in softer than expected. The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 47, 000 for the first time, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also saw gains. This marks a strong week for the markets, with all three major indexes up around 2%. Ford led the ch
In May 2025, people's income took a hit. It dropped by $109. 6 billion, which is 0. 4 percent less than the previous month. This isn't great news, but it's not a total disaster either. The money people had left after taxes, called disposable income, also went down. It fell by $125. 0 billion, or 0.
Inflation in the United States saw a slight dip in April, according to recent data. The personal consumption expenditures price index, a key measure used by the Federal Reserve, rose by only 0. 1% for the month. This modest increase brought the annual inflation rate down to 2. 1%, the lowest it has
In April 2025, inflation in the U. S. took a small step back. The consumer price index, which tracks the cost of everyday items, went up by 0. 2%. This small increase put the yearly inflation rate at 2. 3%. This is the lowest it has been since February 2021. The Bureau of Labor Statistics shared
In March, Americans went on a shopping spree. They were rushing to buy items before new tariffs took effect. This sudden increase in spending gave the economy a much-needed boost. Meanwhile, inflation took a pause. It slowed down and moved closer to the Federal Reserve's target. The Commerce Depart
A bit of good news came in March. The rate at which prices for goods and services were going up slowed down. This is known as the inflation rate. It dropped to 2. 4% over the past year. This is a decrease from the 2. 8% seen in February. The news came just as the President was getting ready to put t
In the world of stocks, things can get pretty confusing. On a recent Thursday, the Asia-Pacific markets were all over the place. This happened after a report from the U. S. showed that inflation wasn't as bad as some people thought. This report helped two out of three major stock indexes in the U. S
When you look at the economy, you see the Central Bank of Europe just did something big. They chopped interest rates. This is huge. It's the fifth time they've done this in a row. Right now, the economy is moving slowly in Europe. That's why they cut the key rate.
Surprisingly, prices have been going up quicker than anyone thought in September. This unexpected rise in prices was mainly due to higher food and shelter costs, according to the Labor Department. The Consumer Price Index, which measures the cost of stuff we buy and services we use, went up by 0.2%
