What would cause the Fed to hike rates this year? The answer might surprise you. - MarketWatch

High gas prices are just the beginning, as inflation is now spreading to other parts of the economy.

Policymakers express concern that the battle against inflation is once more challenging the independence of central banks.

Americans are spending more and saving less, indicating persistent inflationary pressures as inflation remains above the Fed's target.

Inflation is spreading through the U.S. economy beyond the pump