inflation, consumer price index

Inflation Rises Again, Hitting 2.9% in December
Markets cheered a December inflation report that suggested underlying price pressures are easing, but the Federal Reserve still isn’t likely to cut interest rates anytime soon given President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for the economy.
Energy and food prices drove inflation in December
The Labor Department's inflation report for the month of December showed that food and energy prices were the primary drivers of stubborn inflation experienced by consumers.
US consumer prices rise in December, but underlying inflation slowing
U.S. inflation data out Wednesday showed consumer prices ticked up more than expected in December amid higher gas prices. The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 0.4% last month, slightly more than economists polled by Reuters had expected,
December inflation report shows a rise of 0.4% month over month
The December inflation report shows that inflation rose by 0.4% month over month and 2.9% year over year. NBC News' Brian Cheung and Editor-in-Chief at Investopedia Caleb Silver break down the latest economic data.
Inflation rises 2.9% in December, in line with expectations
The Labor Department released the inflation report for December which showed prices were up 2.9% from a year ago, in line with economists expectations and up from 2.7% in November.
Israel inflation eases in December for 3.2% rate in 2024
Israel's inflation eased more than expected in December to end 2024 at a rate of 3.2% versus 3.0% in 2023, according to data on Wednesday from the Central Bureau of Statistics that could entice policymakers to start reducing interest rates soon.
UK Inflation Unexpectedly Eases in December, Which Could Reduce Pressure in Bond Markets
Inflation in the U.K. unexpectedly fell in December, a move that will likely fuel pressure on the Bank of England to cut interest rates again next month
U.S. inflation picked up in December, though underlying price pressures ease slightly
Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, so-called core inflation declined to 3.2%, after remaining stuck at 3.3% for three months in a row.
US inflation still slowing as producer prices rise below expectations in December
U.S. producer prices rose less than expected in December as higher costs for goods were partially offset by stable services prices, suggesting inflation remained on a downward trend after progress had stalled in recent months.
Inflation heated up in December, as prices continue to weigh on Americans
Inflation probably picked up in late 2024, fueled by robust household spending amid a strong economy. A key gauge of ...
Inflation Sped Up in December, a Fresh Challenge for the Fed
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent from a year earlier, but a measure of underlying inflation was more encouraging.
US Inflation Rises to 2.9% in December, as Gas and Egg Prices Drive Uptick
The consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.9 percent year-over-year in December, the largest annual increase since July. When ...
A Niche Inflation Measure Cooled in December
A gauge of wholesale inflation rose 0.2% in December from November, a softer reading than economists expected and a slowdown ...
Japan's wholesale inflation steady at 3.8% in December
Japan's wholesale prices rose 3.8% in December from a year earlier, central bank data showed on Thursday, highlighting ...
CPI edged higher in December, complicating the Fed's upcoming decision on rate cuts
Inflation is proving stickier than expected, which could cause Fed to hit pause button on more interest rate cuts.
Inflation inches up in final 2024 reading
Inflation increased by 2.9% in December 2024, marking three consecutive monthly rises. Mountain West states had the lowest ...
US inflation picked up in December but underlying price pressures eased
U.S. inflation likely worsened last month on the back of higher prices for gas, eggs, and used cars, a trend that could make ...