Annual inflation rose to 2.7% in the June quarter, below expectations of just under 3%. Consumer inflation is not as hot as ...

Rising Medicare Part B premiums, paired with modest Social Security COLA increases, could erode retirees’ buying power and strain those most dependent on fixed incomes.

Consumer prices rise 0.5 pct in June quarter Annual inflation rate 2.7 pct from 2.5 pct Higher food, electricity, housing, rents, drive increase Petrol, early childhood education, telco equipment fall ...