The consumer price index eased in January but inflation was still elevated for many consumer necessities, economists said.

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 ...

The latest rate, which covers the year to January, is a drop from the previous 3.4% - but it remains above the Bank of ...

Inflation is set to fall when the latest figures are unveiled on Wednesday, experts believe. In the year to December 2025, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure of inflation rose to 3.4 per cent, ...

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The CPI was expected to rise 2.5% on an annual basis last month, according to economists polled by financial data firm FactSet. The January CPI represents the slowest pace of inflation since May 2025 ...

Inflation cooled more than economists expected in November, instantly reshaping how traders, borrowers, and policymakers are thinking about the next move from the Federal Reserve. With price pressures ...

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LONDON/NEW YORK, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Global stock markets, riding high on AI euphoria at the start of 2026 may be disregarding one of the biggest threats that could spoil the party: a surge in inflation ...