/tags/consumer-prices consumer prices en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Thu, 15 Dec 2022 20:00:00 GMT /economy/npr-breaking-news/2022-12-15/in-a-year-marked-by-inflation-buy-now-pay-later-is-the-hottest-holiday-trend People are paying for blenders, shirts and even groceries in installments. New research suggests this encourages people to overspend. Thu, 15 Dec 2022 20:00:00 GMT /economy/npr-breaking-news/2022-12-15/in-a-year-marked-by-inflation-buy-now-pay-later-is-the-hottest-holiday-trend Alina Selyukh /news/2022-10-17/the-cost-of-candy-is-up-a-scary-13-just-in-time-for-halloween Dressing up for trick or treat will also cost you. While the Bureau of Labor Statistics doesn't track the price of costumes, the prices of clothing and homemade sewing supplies have risen too. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 20:00:00 GMT /news/2022-10-17/the-cost-of-candy-is-up-a-scary-13-just-in-time-for-halloween Becky Sullivan /news/2022-06-17/despite-warnings-from-economists-biden-says-a-recession-is-not-inevitable In an interview Thursday with The Associated Press, the president says the American people are "really, really down" after two years of pandemic, volatility in the economy and surging gas prices. Fri, 17 Jun 2022 13:00:30 GMT /news/2022-06-17/despite-warnings-from-economists-biden-says-a-recession-is-not-inevitable The Associated Press /news/2022-06-07/inflation-is-raising-prices-on-almost-everything-except-rotisserie-chicken While chicken prices nationwide have increased, retailers such as Costco and BJ's are still selling rotisserie chickens for under $5. That's part of a broader strategy. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:03:00 GMT /news/2022-06-07/inflation-is-raising-prices-on-almost-everything-except-rotisserie-chicken Rachel Treisman /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-04-12/how-soaring-inflation-forces-stark-choices Inflation in March was the highest since December of 1981, with prices up 8.5% from a year ago. Rising prices are especially hard on low-income people, who spend more of their money on necessities. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 09:00:26 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-04-12/how-soaring-inflation-forces-stark-choices Scott Horsley /2022-04-04/the-south-florida-economy-experiences-a-different-kind-of-surge-while-sentiment-wanes The unemployment rate has plunged while the inflation rate has soared, hurting consumer confidence. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:24:11 GMT /2022-04-04/the-south-florida-economy-experiences-a-different-kind-of-surge-while-sentiment-wanes Tom Hudson /news/2021-11-24/passing-the-buck-dollar-tree-raises-prices-to-1-25 The bargain store has been testing the increase for months and says it's not a reaction to the current surge in inflation, though it will help. Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:08:02 GMT /news/2021-11-24/passing-the-buck-dollar-tree-raises-prices-to-1-25 Alina Selyukh /2021-11-21/the-u-s-emergency-oil-stash-is-in-the-spotlight-as-gas-prices-surge-what-to-know President Biden is looking at options to bring down high prices. One possibility attracting a lot of attention is releasing crude oil from the country's emergency reserves. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:24:16 GMT /2021-11-21/the-u-s-emergency-oil-stash-is-in-the-spotlight-as-gas-prices-surge-what-to-know Camila Domonoske /news/2021-11-05/oreos-sour-patch-kids-and-other-snacks-will-soon-get-more-expensive Companies from MondelÄ“z to McDonald's are raising prices to offset higher costs for transportation and because of labor and other problems along the supply chain. Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:56:03 GMT /news/2021-11-05/oreos-sour-patch-kids-and-other-snacks-will-soon-get-more-expensive Sharon Pruitt-Young /2021-09-24/so-you-are-shopping-for-a-car-at-a-terrible-time-heres-what-to-keep-in-mind Finding a car to buy these days seems almost impossible. Dealer lots are emptier, prices are higher and shoppers are stressed out. Here's what to know. Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:19:33 GMT /2021-09-24/so-you-are-shopping-for-a-car-at-a-terrible-time-heres-what-to-keep-in-mind Camila Domonoske