US consumer prices rise

US inflation picked up in December but underlying price pressures eased
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as prices for gas, eggs, and used cars rose, yet underlying price pressures also showed signs of easing, bolstering hopes that the Federal Reserve could still cut its key interest rate this year.
US consumer prices rise in December, but underlying inflation slowing
U.S. inflation data out Wednesday showed consumer prices ticked up more than expected in December amid higher gas prices. The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 0.4% last month, slightly more than economists polled by Reuters had expected,
US consumer prices post largest gain in nine months; underlying inflation slowing
U.S. consumer prices increased by the most in nine months in December amid higher costs for energy goods, pointing to still-elevated inflation that aligns with the Federal Reserve's projections for fewer interest rate cuts this year.
U.S. Annual Core Consumer Price Growth Unexpectedly Slows In December
While the Labor Department released a closely watched report on Wednesday showing U.S. consumer prices increased by slightly more
US consumer inflation rises in December but underlying pressures ease
US consumer inflation rose for a third straight month in December as energy prices jumped but a widely watched measure eased slightly, raising hopes that underlying inflation may be moderating.
US consumer prices rise slightly above expectations in December
U.S. consumer prices increased slightly more than expected in December amid higher costs for energy goods, pointing to still elevated inflation that aligns with the Federal Reserve's projections for fewer interest rate cuts this year.
Inflation accelerated as expected in December
US inflation continued to heat up at the end of 2024. The consumer price index rose by 2.9% year over year in December, above November's 2.7% rate.
US Consumer Inflation Rises To 2.9% In December
US consumer inflation rose for a third straight month in December as energy prices increased, according to government data published Wednesday, adding pressure on the Federal Reserve to pause rate cuts.
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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq post best day since Nov. 6 on cooling inflation and bank earnings
US stocks jumped on Wednesday after consumer price data showed inflation continues to slow. Strong bank earnings also helped ...
US retail sales rose modestly last month amid solid holiday shopping, boosting economy
Americans stepped up their spending at retail stores and restaurants last month in a clear sign that consumers are still able ...
Gold hits one-month high as prospects for Fed cuts rise on softer US inflation data
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US producer prices rose 0.2% last month on higher energy costs
The Labor Department reported Tuesday that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it hits consumers — rose ...
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Inflation still too high: US officials
Two US Federal Reserve ... re definitely aiming still to get there, and we know the job is not done.” Officials have lowered interest rates by a full percentage point since September last year.
US Retail Sales Broadly Advance, Capping a Solid Holiday Season
US retail sales broadly advanced in December, indicating strong consumer demand to wrap up the holiday season.
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Restaurant CEOs on the lookout for beef, chicken, and egg inflation for 2025
Its team forward buys beef at a certain price to save on costs and has a freezer program. CFO Michelle Hook is expecting "relatively stable overall costs" in 2025 after the team guided to commodity ...
US applications for jobless claims fall to 201,000, lowest level in nearly a year
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in nearly a year last week, pointing to a still ...
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Consumer prices rose 2.9% in December from a year earlier, marking the third consecutive monthly uptick in annual inflation.