https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/inflation-is-retreating-from-most-of-the-storeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/inflation-is-retreating-from-most-of-the-storehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/inflation-is-retreating-from-most-of-the-store#u145649Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:20:37 +0000Inflation is retreating across most retail categories, narrowing to 38% of Consumer Price Index categories. While bond investors perceive a cooling trend, consumers report a different experience because the largest household bills continue to climb. This divergence creates a gap between macroeconomic indicators and the daily cost of living for the average person, as the most significant expenses resist the overall downward trend in price growth.Why it mattersCPI categories track the price changes of a basket of goods and services to measure inflation. The persistence of high costs in major spe