Inflation is high, consumer spending is strong and seemingly everything depends on what happens with artificial intelligence.

Inflation is one of the economy’s most important vital signs and one of the subtlest to measure. The CPI inflation rate—the 12-month change in the consumer-price index—gets most of the attention. But ...

Explore the difference between asset price inflation and traditional inflation, understanding its impact on housing affordability and the broader economy. Chick-fil-A’s CEO was asked about his company ...