Inflation Picks Up Speed, Rising to 3% in January
The fight against inflation continued to face headwinds in January, with consumer prices rising more than expected.
Inflation leaped 3% in January. Here's what it means for Fed rate cuts
The Fed lowered its key interest rate by a total percentage point at three meetings late last year but held it steady in late January as inflation remained stuck just below 3%. Wednesday’s report on consumer price increases almost certainly will lead Fed officials to hold the rate steady again at a mid-March meeting.
US inflation rose a higher-than-expected 3% in January, dashing hopes for interest rate cuts
US consumer prices came in hotter than expected in January as inflation showed few signs of weakening, dashing hopes for interest rate cuts in the near term. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.5% last month — an increase from December’s 0.4% growth, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Wednesday.
Inflation picked up in January. Here's what it means for your money.
Inflation accelerated in January, rising 3% on an annual basis, indicating that the Federal Reserve's push to drive inflation down to a 2% annual rate has stalled out, at least temporarily.
What To Expect From January 2025's Inflation Report
CPI report will likely show some inflation, but not enough to alarm the Federal Reserve. Read more to see my thoughts on the report.
Solid January Jobs Data Will Likely Keep Fed Interest Rate Cuts On Hold
The January jobs report revealed a drop in the unemployment rate to 4%, accompanied by payroll gains of 143,000. A Fed interest rate cut in March is now very unlikely.
Inflation Heated Up in January, Freezing the Fed
Consumer prices rose 3%, extending a recent pattern of increases at the start of the year that likely derails the prospect for Fed rate cuts so long as the economy remains solid.
Inflation rate picked up in January, CPI report shows. What it means.
Inflation accelerated in January, rising 3% on an annual basis, indicating that the Federal Reserve's push to drive inflation down to a 2% annual rate has stalled out, at least temporarily. The Consumer Price Index was forecast to rise 2.
Inflation Rises Unexpectedly, Keeping Fed Rate Cuts at Bay
U.S. inflation rose to 3 percent in January, strengthening the case for the Federal Reserve to extend a pause on interest rate cuts. The Consumer Price Index unexpectedly ticked higher from a year earlier,
Inflation Was 3% In January As Egg Prices Soared 15%
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Inflation came in hotter than expected in January
Inflation accelerated in January, with the consumer price index rising 3% year over year, above economists' expectations.
Futures move lower after January CPI data
U.S. stock index futures moved lower on Wednesday as a hotter-than-expected consumer inflation report fueled fears that the ...
'Terrifying' January Was Hottest in Recorded History, Say Scientists
"The fact that the latest robust Copernicus data reveals the January just gone was the hottest on record, despite an emerging ...
Employers added 143,000 jobs in January amid a slowdown in the labor market
The U.S. economy added fewer jobs in January than economists had forecast, although the jobless rate edged lower.
January jobs report: Economy at full employment. Wage pressure picks up.
Economists had been expecting an overall healthy reading, with 169,000 net new jobs created in the month and the unemployment ...
US consumer prices increase more than expected in January
U.S. consumer prices increased more than expected in January, reinforcing the Federal Reserve's message that it was in no ...
Gold ETF Flows: January 2025
Global physically backed gold ETFs saw net inflows during the first month of 2025, adding US$3bn in January. Click to read.