Beef prices have climbed to record or near-record levels in many U.S. markets, straining household grocery budgets. A shrinking national cattle her ...

At the start of 2026, inflation has largely faded from the front of investors' minds. The annual inflation rate slipped to 2.4% in January, while core inflation — which excludes food and energy — ...

But it’s not that simple: The US cattle herd has shrunk in recent years to the smallest since the early 1950s because droughts and higher production costs, including elevated interest rates, have made ...

The number of cattle in the U.S. recently reached its lowest point since the 1950's and the cost of raising cows has increased, leading to record-high prices for some beef products. According to the U ...

Consumer’s demand for beef — not just shrinking cattle numbers — is playing a central role in shaping prices and ...

(NewsNation) — American families are facing more challenges at the checkout, as grocery prices continue to climb, especially for ground beef and steaks. This comes after a recent report from Purdue ...

Learn where grocery prices stand during the Trump administration. See how inflation is affecting the cost of eggs, bread, ...

2025 has been a historic year in the cattle market. The tightest cattle numbers in 70 years laid the ground work for cash and futures prices to push to record and all-time highs. From All-Time High to ...

Beef is quietly becoming a luxury item in your cart, and not just when you splurge on ribeye. The same forces that have pushed steak to record highs are now rippling through ground beef, stew meat, ...

The Consumer Price Index report for December indicated a 2.6% year-over-year increase for the core rate, which fell slightly below the expectation of economists and was level with the pace seen in ...