Inflation Heated Up in January, Freezing the Fed
Consumer prices rose briskly in January, extending a recent pattern of 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 last month 0.
Inflation hit 7-month high of 3% in January. Here's what it means for Fed rate cuts
Inflation slowed through much of last year – falling as low as 2.4% from a 40-year high of 9.1% in mid-2022 – but it has remained stubbornly high since fall. The cost of services such as car insurance, auto repairs and health care have continued to rise in part because of the delayed effects of pandemic-related vehicle shortages or wage increases.
Inflation rises 3% in January, hotter than expected
The Labor Department on Wednesday released the consumer price index for January, which showed that inflation remained elevated in as the Federal Reserve considers a continued pause on rate cuts.
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 heated up 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 Trump’s agenda. A key gauge of inflation — the consumer price index — showed Wednesday morning that prices rose by 3.
Hotter January inflation jolts markets, dimming rate cut hopes
Surprisingly strong U.S. inflation in January stoked investor fears that a heating economy and looming tariffs could corner the Federal Reserve, undercutting interest rate-cut hopes and even raising the threat of a hike.
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January wasn't expected to break global temperature records. But it did.
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US consumer prices increase more than expected in January
U.S. consumer prices increased more than expected in January, reinforcing the Federal Reserve's message that it was in no ...
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.
Here's the inflation breakdown for January 2025 — in one chart
The consumer price index rose 3% on the year in January 2025. Economists worry that broad disinflation is over, even as ...