Inflation, CPI

Inflation rate picked up in January, CPI report shows. Here's what it means for your money.
On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.5%, versus economists' forecast for a 0.3% increase, according to FactSet. That's the biggest monthly jump since August 2023. It may be due to price increases set at the start of the year by many businesses, noted Bright MLS chief economist Lisa Sturtevant in an email.
January CPI Inflation Accelerates, Potentially Delaying Any Rate Cuts
Consumer Price Index inflation rose 0.5% month-on-month, likely incrementally delaying any Federal Reserve plans for interest rate cuts.
Japan's inflation rate climbs to 4% in January, highest in two years
Japan's inflation rate in January climbed to 4%, hitting its highest level since January 2023. Core inflation — which excludes prices of fresh food — rose to 3.2%, beating economists' expectations of 3.
Japan's core inflation hits 19-month high
Japan's core consumer inflation hit 3.2 percent in January for its fastest pace in 19 months, data showed on Friday, reinforcing expectations that the central bank will keep raising interest rates from levels still seen as low.
Japan's inflation rate climbs to a 2-year high of 4% in January, supporting rate hike calls from BOJ members
Core inflation — which excludes prices of fresh food — rose to 3.2% from 3% in the prior month and beat economists’ expectations of 3.1%, according to a Reuters poll.
Italy January EU-harmonised CPI confirmed at +1.7% y/y
Italian EU-harmonised consumer prices (HICP) fell 0.8% month-on-month in January and were up 1.7% from the year earlier, ...
History shows January CPI readings are prone to coming in hotter than expected
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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.
Fed's Goolsbee says PCE inflation reading unlikely to be as 'sobering' as CPI
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Thursday said he does not expect the inflation reading the U.S. central ...
Bank of Canada Gov. Macklem: Review of CPI-Targeting Framework 'Begins Now'
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Dow drops 200 points after hotter-than-expected CPI report: Live updates
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Hot Jan US CPI surprise argues for Fed staying in neutral
The CPI jumped 0.5% last month after gaining 0.4% in December, the Labor said on Wednesday. In the 12 months through ...
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CPI inflation report: Egg, gas and other prices that jumped in January
Americans are continuing to pay more for groceries, gas and the like. Here’s what prices jumped the most in the last month.
CPI and PPI Reports Suggest Fed May Catch a Break on Inflation
Two major indicators this week both showed inflation running a little hotter than expected last month. But there may still be some good news ...
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Tension Mounts as CPI(M) Workers Clash with Police Over Arrests in Kerala
Thalassery Police have charged more than 50 CPI(M) workers for allegedly detaining officers and freeing an accused from ...