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.
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, gas, and housing pushed the inflation rate out of the 2% range for the first time since May.
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.
Japan's CPI surpass expectations; annual inflation hits 2-year high to 4%
Data showed core inflation in Japan rose to 3.2% in January, up from 3% in December, exceeding forecasts of 3.1%. Headline inflation also increased to 4%, up from 3.6%, marking the highest level in two years.
History shows January CPI readings are prone to coming in hotter than expected
It's less than half an hour to the January consumer-price-index reading, and investors should be aware of the data's tendency ...
January CPI: Familiar Theme, Sticky And Rangebound Inflation
CPI report, released by the Labor Department Wednesday, showed inflation rising more than expected. Learn what this means for ...
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January CPI Hotter Than Expected, Tariffs Could Make It Worse
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the January 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) figures the week of February 9th with both coming in hotter than expected.
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Hot Jan US CPI surprise argues for Fed staying in neutral
Feb 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. consumer price index increased more than expected in January, reinforcing the Federal Reserve ...
January CPI Data: The Fed Should Be In A Hurry To Pause Rates
CPI data shows rising inflation at 0.5% MoM, 3.0% YoY. Market reacted with Treasury yields up, equity futures down. Click for ...
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 ...
Hot Inflation In January 2025 Reduces Odds Of Fed Interest Rate Cuts
January inflation ran hot, and the odds of Fed interest rate cuts fell as Consumer Price Index total CPI inflation ...
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, ...