Inflation Heated Up in January, Freezing the Fed
Consumer prices rose briskly in January, extending a recent pattern of price increases at the start of the year that likely derails the prospect for Federal Reserve rate cuts anytime soon.The Labor Department said Wednesday that prices rose 0.
Inflation Was 3% In January As Egg Prices Soared 15%
The price of eggs rose 15.2% from December to January on a seasonally adjusted basis and 53% from January 2024 to last month as bird flu ravages the national supply of eggs. That helped boost the CPI’s food at home annual inflation sub-index to 1.9%, its highest reading since October 2023.
Inflation rose in January as prices for groceries and housing picked up
Inflation heated up more than expected in January, as prices for groceries, housing and energy all picked up for Americans in early 2025, potentially complicating President Donald Trump’s agenda.
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.
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.
Why January Inflation Readings Are Particularly Important
Price hikes in recent years have been exceptionally strong in January, reflecting outsize turn-of-the-year price resets. The upshot is that this morning's consumer-price index could show whether the Federal Reserve’s fight to bring inflation down has cleared a key hurdle.
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.
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 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.
January consumer price index report shows a rise in inflation and prices
New numbers from the January consumer price index report show a rise in gas, eggs and coffee prices. NBC News’ Brian Cheung and Investopedia’s Editor-in-Chief Caleb Silver break down the inflation numbers,
January wasn't expected to break global temperature records. But it did.
The planet has been shattering heat records for the past two years. That was expected to ease in January—and the fact that it didn't has climate researchers worried.
Trump slams ‘Bidenflation’ after prices rise more than than expected in January
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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.
Solid January Jobs Data Will Likely Keep Fed Interest Rate Cuts On Hold
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January jobs report: Economy at full employment. Wage pressure picks up.
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'Terrifying' January Was Hottest in Recorded History, Say Scientists
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Here's the inflation breakdown for January 2025 — in one chart
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US inflation rose a higher-than-expected 3% in January, dashing hopes for interest rate cuts
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