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.
Energy and food prices drove inflation in December
The Labor Department's inflation report for the month of December showed that food and energy prices were the primary drivers of stubborn inflation experienced by consumers.
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 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 inflation rises 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 Inflation Rises To 2.9 Percent In December
US consumer inflation rose for a third straight month in December as energy prices rose, according to government data published Wednesday, adding pressure on the Federal Reserve to pause rate cuts.
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 ...
Inflation revival persists as market risk despite CPI-fueled rally
A relatively benign U.S. reading on consumer price increases triggered a sharp relief rally in stocks and bonds on Wednesday, ...
New inflation reading likely keeps the Fed on pause for now
Fresh inflation data released Wednesday is likely to keep the Federal Reserve on pause during its next policy meeting this ...
Inflation report shows upsurge days before Trump takes office
The fresh data arrives after a jobs report last week showed stronger-than-expected hiring in December, which sent the stock ...
Bitcoin reaches $100,000 again as a cool inflation reading fuels risk appetite
Bitcoin extended its rebound on Wednesday, touching $100,000 after another encouraging inflation report stirred risk-on ...
Opportunities For Business Owners In The Inflation Reduction Act
The outgoing Biden Administration has made resources available to help individuals navigate the Inflation Reduction Act's ...
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.
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 ...
S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Bank Earnings, Soft Inflation Help Boost Index
The S&P 500 jumped 1.8% on Wednesday, Jan. 15, as several financial firms reported solid results and a downtick in core ...
Inflation is setting up for some good comps, says Fundstrat's Tom Lee
Tom Lee, Fundstrat managing partner, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss his January playbook and his read on December's CPI ...