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Fixing Inflation Policy Starts With Fixing Measurement

The debate over how far to cut interest rates while inflation remains above target has pushed inflation measurement back to ...

Core CPI expected to see renewed goods strength in December, but softer shelter inflation

December CPI preview: forecasts for headline and core inflation, post-shutdown measurement quirks, and what it could mean for ...

US Inflation to Pick Up After Muddy November CPI

US consumers probably experienced only a modest pickup in inflation as 2025 drew to a close, consistent with price pressures ...

Core Inflation Hits 2.6% in December, but Risks Could Still Persist

Core inflation, which excludes the more volatile costs of food and energy costs and is considered a better indicator of ...

December inflation data will be 'extremely muddy' economists warn

Economists expect the December CPI inflation report to show price growth remained elevated and cautioned it may have a ...
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Inflation holds steady at 2.7% as December prices stay hot

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday morning that consumer prices rose 0.3% in December, with annual inflation ...

Inflation Stays The Same—But Consumer Prices Tick Upward

Core CPI, a measurement of consumer prices that excludes the volatile food and energy markets, increased 2.6% annually and ...

Consumer Price Index: Inflation At 2.7% In December, As Expected

Inflation cooled for a second straight month in December as the headline figure for the Consumer Price Index came in at 2.68% ...

How Inflation Influences Economic Recovery

Explore how inflation affects economic recovery, from employment rates to borrowing costs, and understand its potential ...

CPI, core inflation, and new home sales data to headline Tuesday

• 8:30 AM ET - Core CPI (YoY): Expected at 2.7%, previous 2.6%. The annual core inflation rate helps identify persistent price pressures in the economy. • 10:00 AM ET - New Home Sales (MoM): Previous ...