Policymakers cling to a 1970s consumer-price index formula that overstates cost increases and drives up automatic spending.

Recent data shows homes sold for 99.4% of asking price, indicating strong buyer leverage. The sale-to-list ratio, calculated by dividing selling price by asking price, gauges negotiation power. A ...

While we won't know the exact percentage until Friday, Oct. 24, an advocacy group for seniors has set its final prediction ...

The report shows food items like instant coffee and beef are getting pricier. Instant coffee prices in September were about ...

When viewing market index performance numbers, it is important to remember the difference between capitalization-weighted indices such as the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and price-weighted indices like the ...