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.
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 Fed interest rates.
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.
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 more on the inflation data.
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.
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 ...
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, ...
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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 ...
Inflation rises 3% in January, hotter than expected
The Labor Department on Wednesday released the consumer price index for January, which showed that inflation remained elevated in as the Federal Reserve considers a continued pause on rate cuts.
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 ...
Canada's annual inflation in January edges up to 1.9%, core measures also up
Canada's annual inflation rate inched up to 1.9% in January from the previous month as higher gasoline and natural gas costs ...
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Morocco’s Consumer Price Index rises by 2% in January 2025
The High Commission for Planning (HCP) has reported a 2% increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. According to the latest HCP bulletin, this ...
January CPI reading lifts inflation, housing prices rise
Israelis are met with increasing rates for value-added tax (VAT), municipal taxes, and increased infrastructure prices.