Consumer Price Index – SRK Analytics

Federal Reserve’s 2% Inflation Goal Pushed to 2028 as High Prices Persist, Economists Warn

American consumers hoping for a swift end to years of inflationary pressures face a harsh reality check this year, as top economists warn that the Federal Reserve's 2% inflation target…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

Inflation Relief Delayed Until 2028 as CEO Confidence Plummets and Structural Costs Rise

American consumers holding out hope for immediate relief from years of elevated living costs face a prolonged period of high prices, as the Federal Reserve's 2% inflation target is unlikely…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

U.S. Inflation Pulls Back in June as Gas Prices Drop 9.7% Following Energy Surge

US consumer inflation cooled to 3.5 percent in June as a steep drop in gas prices brought relief and beat Wall Street expectations.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

Japan Consumer Inflation Accelerates in June, Strengthening Case for Bank of Japan Rate Hikes

Rising oil and food costs pushed Japan inflation up in June, boosting the Bank of Japan case for raising interest rates to normalize the economy.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026