The relationship between military conflict and rising prices is complex. Wars can trigger inflation through supply disruptions and government spending. However, whether they actually do depends on ...

Jim Chalmers will warn CPI could rise to five per cent as the Coalition declares his major policy address will be a concession on the government's "reckless" spending.

Inflation Numbers Are In, And They’re Not Looking Good. The latest inflation numbers are in, and they’re not looking good. The wholesale price index rose 0.7% in February, far ...

"They have even underperformed equities and real estates which are traditionally regarded as risky assets." ...

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending increased solidly in January amid higher prices, ...

Australians have been presented a radical idea that would help limit various governments’ role in fuelling inflation while price pressures hurt households.

Jim Chalmers can expect higher inflation to support the budget’s bottom line, with tax revenue boosted by nominally higher incomes and profits.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked up in November in the latest sign that prices remain stubbornly elevated, while consumers spent at a healthy pace. Consumer ...

There has been a spate of articles and commentary in recent days calling on the Australian government to reduce spending. Those calling for government cuts – mostly long-time advocates of smaller ...

Sunrise host Nat Barr has grilled Jim Chalmers over claims Labor is fuelling inflation by overspending in a heated exchange live on-air.