CPI caveat: January is a tough month to get a read on inflation
Tracking the increase in prices in the U.S. economy is a tough job under any circumstance, but it’s even tougher in January. How come? Many companies typically raise prices just once a year, and for ...
Inflation Rises Unexpectedly, Complicating Picture for the Fed
U.S. inflation rose to 3 percent in January, strengthening the case for the Federal Reserve to extend a pause on interest rate cuts.
US inflation worsened last month with cost of groceries and gasoline rising
The consumer price index increased 3% in January from a year ago, Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department showed, up ...
CPI Inflation Was Higher Than Expected In January
Inflation rose unexpectedly in January, with the Consumer Price Index rising 3% over the last 12 months, up from 2.9% in December. Forecasters had expected inflation to slow down, but prices for food, ...
Strong CPI print could prompt Fed to keep interest rates on hold for 'at least the remainder of 2025,' says one analyst
January's stronger-than-expected consumer-price index report could push the Federal Reserve to keep its hand on the pause button for interest-rate cuts throughout the rest of the year, according to ...
Consumer prices rise 0.5% in January, higher than expected as annual rate rises to 3%
The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in January, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.
Everyday prices increased again in January, and so did inflation
Consumer Price Index showed that while average price gains are moderating, some everyday prices are seeing big price gains.