Inflation, CPI

Inflation rate picked up in January, CPI report shows. Here's what it means for your money.
On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.5%, versus economists' forecast for a 0.3% increase, according to FactSet. That's the biggest monthly jump since August 2023. It may be due to price increases set at the start of the year by many businesses, noted Bright MLS chief economist Lisa Sturtevant in an email.
January CPI Inflation Accelerates, Potentially Delaying Any Rate Cuts
Consumer Price Index inflation rose 0.5% month-on-month, likely incrementally delaying any Federal Reserve plans for interest rate cuts.
Japan's inflation rate climbs to a 2-year high of 4% in January, supporting rate hike calls from BOJ members
Japan's inflation rate in January climbed to 4%, hitting its highest level since January 2023. Core inflation — which excludes prices of fresh food — rose to 3.2%, beating economists' expectations of 3.
Oman’s inflation rate rises in January 2025
MUSCAT: Oman’s inflation rate increased by 1% in January 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, according to data released by the National
January sees inflation rate rise to 0.7%
The rate of inflation in the country for January 2025 was 0.7%. The rate measures the percentage change in the All Items Index for the month of January 2025 over January 2024. The 0.7% figure represents an increase from the previous period (December 2024/December 2023) of 0.5%, the Central Statistical Office (CSO) said in a media release.
January inflation up, putting March interest rate cut into question
Inflation is creeping up again, possibly leading the Bank of Canada to pause cuts to its key interest rate at the next meeting on March 12 following consecutive reductions since June, economists say. January inflation rose to 1.9 per cent, mainly due to increases in energy prices, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.
BOJ under pressure as Japan leads G-7 inflation
Japan’s inflation is gaining momentum, with January’s consumer price index expected to rise to 4 percent, up from 3.6 percent in December. This positions Japan as the fastest-inflating economy among g-7 nations.
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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 rose for Americans in ...
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Inflation hit 7-month high of 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 ...
Nigeria's inflation rate drops after statistics overhauled and updated
Nigeria's annual inflation rate stood at 24.48% in January, the statistics agency said on Tuesday, well down from the ...
UK inflation rises to 3% in January on higher transport and food costs
Core inflation, which excludes volatile food, energy, alcohol, and tobacco prices, rose to 3.7% from 3.2% in December—marking ...