The part of the US Treasury market that protects investors from rising consumer prices is now facing uncertainty after the White House said the October consumer price index (CPI) may not be released.
Social Security's annual COLA calculations are under scrutiny from advocacy groups, with some calling for different metrics to be used to boost or reduce the inflation adjustments.
Policymakers cling to a 1970s consumer-price index formula that overstates cost increases and drives up automatic spending.
See how the Social Security Administration's 2.8% COLA increase is calculated, what it adds to your check, and whether rising costs could trim your net deposit.
The segment of the US Treasury market that offers investors protection against rising consumer prices is headed for uncharted waters as the government said Friday it probably won’t release inflation ...
After a delay due to the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, Social Security announced its most anticipated change of the year: The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Beginning on Jan. 1, ...
M/M vs. 0.4% consensus and +0.4% in August, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. The report was delayed due to the government shutdown.
The report shows food items like instant coffee and beef are getting pricier. Instant coffee prices in September were about ...