The consumer price index eased in January but inflation was still elevated for many consumer necessities, economists said.

Inflation is set to ease in 2026 as cooling shelter costs, softer demand and base effects push headline CPI lower than official data currently shows.

Inflation cooled for a second straight month in December as the headline figure for the Consumer Price Index came in at 2.68% year-over-year. The core CPI was at 2.64% year-over-year, up slightly from ...

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The CPI was expected to rise 2.5% on an annual basis last month, according to economists polled by financial data firm ...

Inflation cooled for the first time since April in November as the headline figure for the Consumer Price Index came in at 2.7% year-over-year. The core CPI was at 2.6% year-over-year, down from 3.0% ...

U.S. inflation data surprised to the downside on Thursday, potentially setting up the economy for continued Federal Reserve rate cuts next year. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.7%. on a ...

A Friday the 13th economic report appeared to deliver some fortunate news: Annual inflation slowed significantly.

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The slightly lower number for January reflects smaller price increases for shelter and food, as well as a decrease in energy costs.

India's rebased Consumer Price Index to 2024 impacts inflation measurement, investment strategies, and long-term financial ...