- Inflation in the U.S. rose to 9.1 percent in June, the highest since 1981
- Although economists predicted only a small spike from 8.6 percent in May, the new high provides cause for concern among hard-hit Americans
- Inflation has caused prices for goods and services to spike, with meat and poultry up 10.4 percent, cereal up 15.1 percent, and fruits and vegetables up 8.1 percent