High Inflation Forces Millions of Americans to Struggle for Basics

Rising inflation has pushed basic necessities out of reach for nearly half of Americans.

Surging inflation and rising living costs have left nearly half of Americans struggling to afford basic necessities. New research highlights how escalating prices continue to outpace economic forecasts and strain household budgets across the country.

• The findingsStudies from the Pew Research Center indicate that basic goods are increasingly difficult to afford for close to half the population.
• The outlookRecent consumer price increases have surpassed initial economic forecasts, adding further pressure to everyday household finances.