The consumer price index eased in January but inflation was still elevated for many consumer necessities, economists said.
The consumer price index was unchanged in December, and the inflation rate for some consumer staples like food and ...
Inflation cooled to 2.4% in January, nearing a five-year low as gas prices fell and rent growth slowed. While easing price pressures boost hopes for rate cuts, many Americans still face elevated costs ...
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
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Consumer sentiment edged up in December as Americans grew more optimistic about the labor market and inflation, according to the final estimate from the University of Michigan released on Friday. The ...
The consumer price index declined unexpectedly in November 2025. It was the first CPI report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics since the government shutdown ended last month. Economists said that ...