US consumer inflation increases at fastest pace in nearly 1-1/2 years in January
Americans are facing higher costs. Trump was elected on promises to lower prices for inflation-weary consumers and high inflation could imperil his agenda.
Inflation ticks up to 3 percent annual increase in January
The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.5 percent in January to hit an annual increase of 3.0 percent after advancing by 2.9 percent in December. Economists were expecting the CPI to increase by between 2.
January reports highest month-over-month inflation increase since August 2023
The consumer price index rose 0.5% in January 2025, driven by higher energy costs, marking the largest month-over-month increase since August 2023.
Consumer Price Index: Inflation Heats Up To 3.0% In January
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.5% on a seasonally adjusted basis in January, after rising 0.4% in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
US inflation increases in December; consumer spending robust
U.S. inflation increased by the most in eight months in December amid robust consumer spending on goods and services, suggesting the Federal Reserve would probably be in no hurry to resume cutting interest rates soon.
Inflation hit 7-month high of 3% in January. Here's what it means for Fed rate cuts
Inflation picked up for a fourth straight month in January amid another rise in in food and energy costs, possibly setting the stage for a year of halting progress in the battle to slow consumer price increases as President Donald Trump rolls out myriad import tariffs.
Inflation Higher Than Expected in January
Consumers are seeing no relief from high prices as shelter, transportation and food costs drove inflation in January.
US inflation in January rises the most in more than a year
U.S. consumer prices in January increased by the most since August 2023 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.
Inflation increased in January, posing obstacle for Trump tariff plans
Consumer prices rose 3% in January compared to a year ago, ticking up from the previous month and posing an obstacle for Trump administration tariff policies that many economists expect to raise some prices,
Wholesale prices jump to a 3.5 percent annual increase
Wholesale prices moved up 0.4 percent in January to hit a 3.5 percent annual increase, undergirding consumer inflation that ...
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India's January wholesale inflation steady at 2.31% y/y
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US producer prices rise slightly above expectations in January
The producer price index for final demand rose 0.4% last month after an upwardly revised 0.5% gain in December, the Bureau of ...