Inflation, consumer price index

US Inflation Rises to 2.9% in December, as Gas and Egg Prices Drive Uptick
The consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.9 percent year-over-year in December, the largest annual increase since July. When stripping out the more volatile food and energy sectors, core inflation slowed to 3.2 percent, from 3.3 percent.
Inflation rises 2.9% in December, in line with expectations
The Labor Department released the inflation report for December, which showed prices were up 2.9% from a year ago, in line with economists expectations and up from 2.7% in November.
Inflation heated up in December, as prices continue to weigh on Americans
The consumer price index increased by 2.9 percent in December from a year earlier, the Labor Department reported Wednesday, in line with economists’ expectations and hotter than a 2.7 percent rise in November. It was also above a 2.6 percent annual increase in October.
December inflation report shows a rise of 0.4% month over month
The December inflation report shows that inflation rose by 0.4% month over month and 2.9% year over year. NBC News' Brian Cheung and Editor-in-Chief at Investopedia Caleb Silver break down the latest economic data.
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,
Israel inflation eases in December for 3.2% rate in 2024
Israel's inflation eased more than expected in December to end 2024 at a rate of 3.2% versus 3.0% in 2023, according to data on Wednesday from the Central Bureau of Statistics that could entice policymakers to start reducing interest rates soon.
Bitcoin Smashes $99,000 as Inflation Rises to 2.9% in December
Inflation fears are eating away at Bitcoin’s post-election gains, and consumer prices rose a greater-than-expected pace in December.
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.
Nigerian inflation rises for fourth straight month in December
Nigeria's inflation rate rose for the fourth straight month in December, advancing to 34.80% in annual terms from 34.60% in November, data from the statistics agency showed on Wednesday.
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.
Inflation rose to 5-month high in December. What that means for Fed rate cuts.
Annual inflation ticked up for a third straight month in December as food, energy costs rose, CPI report showed. But ...
Inflation Sped Up in December, a Fresh Challenge for the Fed
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent from a year earlier, but a measure of underlying inflation was more encouraging.
Inflation Rose in December, Putting Rate Cuts Into Question
Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department showed that the consumer price index rose 2.9 percent in December from a year ...
Japan's wholesale inflation steady at 3.8% in December
Japan's wholesale prices rose 3.8% in December from a year earlier, central bank data showed on Thursday, highlighting ...
Inflation inches up in final 2024 reading
Inflation increased by 2.9% in December 2024, marking three consecutive monthly rises. Mountain West states had the lowest ...
CPI Inflation Ticked Up To 2.9% In December—Highest Since July As Economists Note Stalling Progress
Progress on inflation should stall this year” as fiscal, immigration and trade policies shift, caution Bank of America ...
Here's the inflation breakdown for December 2024 — in one chart
The consumer price index, an inflation gauge, rose 2.9% on an annual basis in December 2024 on the back of higher food and ...
UK inflation unexpectedly dips to 2.5% in December
UK inflation unexpectedly dipped in December for the first time in three months as hotel prices fell and tobacco costs eased.