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.
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 CPI surpass expectations; annual inflation hits 2-year high to 4%
Data showed core inflation in Japan rose to 3.2% in January, up from 3% in December, exceeding forecasts of 3.1%. Headline inflation also increased to 4%, up from 3.6%, marking the highest level in two years.
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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.
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.
Fed's Goolsbee says PCE inflation reading unlikely to be as 'sobering' as CPI
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History shows January CPI readings are prone to coming in hotter than expected
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CPI report: January inflation data complicates Fed plans as soaring egg, energy costs push consumer prices higher
January's Consumer Price Index will serve as the latest test of whether inflation pressures have eased further.
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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