US inflation unexpectedly cooled in November, according to a delayed report, although economists warned against reading too much into the numbers because of gaps in the data. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% in November over the past 12 months, down from ...

Americans weary of high – and rising – prices may get some relief in 2026. Or not. Many analysts believe the economy is finding its footing after several jolts from tariffs, the long tail of the pandemic supply snarls, and more. But some think we’re ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has offered a variety of creative justifications for President Trump’s import duties. By Alan Rappeport Reporting from Washington Before Scott Bessent became Treasury secretary, he told his hedge fund investors that ...