inflation

As U.S. military deployment in the Caribbean looks aimed at Venezuela's dictatorship, the country's currency is plunging and prices are spiking — raising fears of a new hyperinflation crisis.

While a majority of Floridians hold onto a sense of optimism, the high cost of housing and everyday expenses have become major threats to financial stability, the FAU poll found.

The American Business Forum featured household names from the worlds of politics, business and sports at its event held in Miami. Talk was heavy about influences, workplace culture and President Trump —but light on current economic conditions for businesses.

The Miami region used to have the highest annual inflation rate in the country. As inflation pressures have cooled, price hikes have slowed, but they haven't disappeared.

Consumer inflation rose 3.1% from a year ago in the Miami metropolitan area. June data shows how persistent inflation may be, which could delay the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates.

South Florida’s jobless rate was 3% in January, according to data released Monday by the state Commerce Department. The region still has the lowest unemployment rate in the state. The state lost jobs in construction but gained positions in healthcare and hospitality.

Food costs help boost inflation to start the year, but prices are rising beyond the grocery aisle. It is testing consumer's economic optimism.

The new year is underway with unemployment in South Florida still historically low and the inflation rate in a slowdown, while the housing market is… well… kinda complicated.

If passed, it would amend the state constitution to allow larger tax breaks for homeowners by tying an exemption to yearly inflation.

Inflation continued cooling in South Florida in June. The region's annual inflation rate is now lower than that in New York, Philadelphia and Seattle.

The year began with South Florida home to the highest inflation rate and the lowest regional unemployment rate in the country. How about now?

Regional Federal Reserve leader Raphael Bostic is prepared to cast his vote to lower interest rates late this year if he is convinced inflation has been beaten - and he’s not yet.