Inflation remained stubbornly high in January, new data expected to show
Inflation proved stubborn in 2024, a trend that probably extended into the new year and could complicate President Donald Trump ’s policy ambitions. A key gauge of inflation — the consumer price index — is expected to show Wednesday morning that prices rose by 2.9 percent in January from a year earlier, according to economists’ forecast.
January Inflation Data: What Economists Expect From the CPI Report
The closely scrutinized monthly consumer-price index is due this morning. Here are the key points: Economists expect the CPI increased 2.9% from a year earlier, the same rate seen in December. An
Stock Futures Waver as Market Brace for CPI Inflation Report
U.S. stocks were struggling for direction early Wednesday as investors’ focus shifted from tariffs to monthly inflation data. There was no fresh news about President Donald Trump’s plans to impose levies,
Inflation Stayed Stubborn in January, Economists Predict
Don’t expect to see much progress on cooling inflation in January’s data. The beginning of the year is typically ripe for cost increases and stronger price growth, which means Wednesday's report likely won’t sway the Federal Reserve from its wait-and-see approach to interest rates.
CPI Report Today: What to Watch Ahead of Inflation Data
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What to Expect From January's CPI Report
The US CPI report is expected to show core inflation rose 0.3% in January with a likely increase in annual price gains of 3.1% from a year earlier. Michael McKee has a preview on Bloomberg Television.
US CPI Report: What January's Inflation Means for Your Wallet and the Economy
On February 12, the CPI for January 2025 will be declared at 8:30 EST.According to economists, there will be a 2.8% increase in living expenses over the next year, which is merely 2% lower than the 2.
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