US consumer prices post largest increase in nearly 1-1/2 years in January
U.S. consumer prices increased by the most in nearly 1-1/2 years in January, with Americans facing higher costs for housing and food, reinforcing the Federal Reserve's message that it was in no rush to resume cutting interest rates amid growing uncertainty over the economy.
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January consumer price index report shows a rise in inflation and prices
New numbers from the January consumer price index report show a rise in gas, eggs and coffee prices. NBC News’ Brian Cheung and Investopedia’s Editor-in-Chief Caleb Silver break down the inflation numbers,
Inflation rises as consumer prices surge in January
January's Consumer Price Index shows a significant increase, with economists concerned about future price hikes.
Did prices jump in January? Inflation report will provide latest update on consumer costs.
On Wednesday the Labor Department is expected to report that in January the consumer price index rose 2.9 percent from a year ago, according to economists surveyed by FactSet.
Key takeaways from January's consumer price index report
The latest CPI report reveals a 3% increase in prices compared to last year, with eggs being just one of the many items seeing higher costs. CBS News Moneywatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down the key takeaways from the report.
US import prices rise moderately in January
U.S. import prices increased slightly less than expected in January as a surge in the cost of fuels was partially offset by decreases in the prices of motor vehicles and consumer goods, offering some hope in the fight against inflation.
Inflation Higher Than Expected in January
Consumers are seeing no relief from high prices as shelter, transportation and food costs drove inflation in January.
January PPI Report: What Investors Need to Know About Rising Inflation
A huge source of the PPI increase comes from final demand goods, representing roughly one-third of January’s increase. Fueling this was diesel jumping 10.4% and rising prices for chicken eggs. Chicken egg prices are increasing as farmers kill off flocks to hamper the spread of the avian flu.
Japan inflation likely hit 17-month-high in January on rising food prices - Reuters poll
Japan's core consumer price inflation likely accelerated in January from the previous month and rose at the joint-fastest pace in 17 months due to high food prices and reduced energy subsidy, a Reuters poll showed on Friday.
Rising wholesale prices confirm the Fed's assault on inflation has been halted. For now.
Wholesale prices surged in January, just as consumer prices did, in another blow to the Fed's effort to defeat inflation. January is a tough month to get a read on inflation because many companies raise prices at the start of each year,
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CPI report: January inflation data complicates Fed plans as soaring egg, energy costs push consumer prices higher
January's Consumer Price Index will serve as the latest test of whether inflation pressures have eased further.
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Graphic: Track grocery price trends
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Coffee is in a 'perfect price storm' — and it's finally starting to hit your wallet
The Consumer Price Index report released Wednesday showed that the prices consumers paid for roasted coffee rose 2.5% in ...