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.
Inflation hit 7-month high of 3% in January. Here's what it means for Fed rate cuts
Inflation slowed through much of last year – falling as low as 2.4% from a 40-year high of 9.1% in mid-2022 – but it has remained stubbornly high since fall. The cost of services such as car insurance, auto repairs and health care have continued to rise in part because of the delayed effects of pandemic-related vehicle shortages or wage increases.
January CPI: Hot Inflation Print Should Keep the Fed Sidelined
Inflation worries were re-ignited after consumer prices rose faster than expected in January, with Wall Street experts expecting caution from the Federal Reserve while keeping a wary eye on further tariff action from Washington.
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 and Investopedia’s Editor-in-Chief Caleb Silver break down the inflation numbers,
Wholesale Inflation Rose in January More Than Expected
America’s inflation headache isn’t going away soon, as a report on wholesale prices released Thursday showed them rising in January by 0.4%, more than expected. For the year, the producer price index increased by 3.
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% ...
Inflation Rises Unexpectedly, Complicating Picture for the Fed
“Core” C.P.I., which more closely reflects underlying inflation by removing volatile food and energy prices, also showed ...
US inflation heats up to 3% for first time since June
It’s not just eggs. Many commonly purchased goods and services got more expensive in January, driving inflation in the wrong ...
Hot Jan US CPI surprise argues for Fed staying in neutral
The U.S. consumer price index increased more than expected in January, reinforcing the Federal Reserve's message that it was ...
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 ...
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How the Consumer Price Index measures inflation
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is used as a chief barometer of inflation. But what is it and how is it calculated? CNBC Select explains below and recommends some cards that could help put money ...
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Consumer price index
The inflation rate in Germany, measured as the year-on-year change in the consumer price index (CPI), stood at +2.3% in January 2025. In December 2024, inflation was somewhat higher, at +2.6%. The ...