This index is primarily used to determine current inflation ... can lead to an economic recession or an extended period of declining economic activity, and it’s not easy to accurately predict ...

The latest inflation data has nudged the US economy back onto a path that points to cool inflation, steady growth, and stable interest rates, Wall Street strategists say. December inflation data ...

After a run of hot inflation readings, the US economy appears to be back in the "Goldilocks" zone. That's good for markets and everyday Americans, as inflation stays cool and GDP continues to grow.