https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-years-of-inflation-have-done-to-us-pricesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-years-of-inflation-have-done-to-us-priceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-years-of-inflation-have-done-to-us-prices#u68883Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:05:14 +0000The 10-year US Treasury yield crossed 5% for the first time since 2023, driven by mounting supply worries and surging energy costs. Oil prices have exceeded $108 per barrel, while the US diesel market has crossed a new threshold that raises fresh inflation and growth concerns. Central bankers face difficult choices ahead of Wednesday's interest rate decision, as inflation erodes purchasing power and consumer affordability challenges increase ahead of the midterm elections. Global bond markets remain turbulent amid renewed fighting in the Middle East.Why it mattersBond yields and commodity https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-years-of-inflation-have-done-to-us-priceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-years-of-inflation-have-done-to-us-prices#u67113Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:00:39 +0000The US Federal Reserve will decide on interest rates this Wednesday amid accelerating inflation and surging energy costs. Oil prices have exceeded $108 and bond yields have reached multi-decade highs, driven by renewed fighting in the Middle East. These price spikes increase affordability challenges for voters ahead of the midterm elections. While futures markets indicate an 85% chance of a rate hike in September 2026, policymakers in the US, UK, and Japan are all facing critical decisions this week to address inflation and turbulent global bond markets.Why it mattersUS consumer prices rose 30 https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-years-of-inflation-have-done-to-us-priceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-years-of-inflation-have-done-to-us-prices#u66523Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:17:06 +0000US consumer prices accelerated in August, with inflation remaining at 3.4% as gasoline and fuel costs surged. This increase follows a period of sustained price growth where consumer prices rose 30% since 2019, outpacing the inflation seen between 2012 and 2019. Price spikes have affected nearly all goods and services over the last five years. The recent August acceleration is attributed to renewed fighting in the Middle East, which drove up energy costs and increased affordability challenges for voters ahead of the midterm elections.Why it mattersPersistent inflation across most sectors has er