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The price of goods used in new residential construction (including energy) was up 1.8% in September and up 9.7% from last year, while the price of services was up 2.2% over the month and up 11.3% from last year, according …

The Consumer Price Index increased 0.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis in September after rising 0.4% in August, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.7% before seasonal adjustment.  …

Inflation in August remained sticky as renewed tensions with Iran continued pushing up oil prices, keeping pressure on the Fed to consider a rate hike at its upcoming meeting, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders. …

Inflation eased for the second consecutive month after reaching a three-year high in May, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders. As energy prices leveled, shelter remained the largest factor driving inflation, accounting for one-third of …

Inflation slowed to 3.5% in June, down from a three-year high in May, largely driven by a ceasefire agreement in mid-June that stabilized oil markets and lowered energy prices. The decline in energy prices offset increases in shelter and food, …

Elevated mortgage rates, rising inflation and economic uncertainty kept many buyers out of the market in May as consumers and builders continue to deal with challenging affordability conditions, according to an analysis from the NAHB. Sales of newly built single-family …

With a new Fed Chair and plans for evolving operating strategies, the Federal Reserve maintained its target policy rate at the conclusion of the June Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The FOMC maintained the short-term federal funds rate at …

Inflation rose in May to the highest rate in three months, according to the latest Consumer Price Index released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The all items index rose 4.2% for the 12 months ending May, after rising 3.8% …