Inflation, CPI

Inflation rate picked up in January, CPI report shows. Here's what it means for your money.
On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.5%, versus economists' forecast for a 0.3% increase, according to FactSet. That's the biggest monthly jump since August 2023. It may be due to price increases set at the start of the year by many businesses, noted Bright MLS chief economist Lisa Sturtevant in an email.
January CPI Inflation Accelerates, Potentially Delaying Any Rate Cuts
Consumer Price Index inflation rose 0.5% month-on-month, likely incrementally delaying any Federal Reserve plans for interest rate cuts.
Japan's inflation rate climbs to a 2-year high of 4% in January, supporting rate hike calls from BOJ members
Japan's inflation rate in January climbed to 4%, hitting its highest level since January 2023. Core inflation — which excludes prices of fresh food — rose to 3.2%, beating economists' expectations of 3.
Oman’s inflation rate rises in January 2025
MUSCAT: Oman’s inflation rate increased by 1% in January 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, according to data released by the National
Canada's annual inflation rate edges up to 1.9% in January
Canada's annual inflation rate edged up to 1.9% in January, as higher energy prices offset the effect of the GST/HST "holiday" on food and certain other items, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday. Analysts had expected annual inflation rate to rise to 1.
BOJ under pressure as Japan leads G-7 inflation
Japan’s inflation is gaining momentum, with January’s consumer price index expected to rise to 4 percent, up from 3.6 percent in December. This positions Japan as the fastest-inflating economy among g-7 nations.
The Washington Post10d
Inflation rose in January as prices for groceries and housing picked up
so-called core inflation was also higher, growing by 3.3 percent for the year ending in January. Wednesday’s data boosts the case for the Federal Reserve to maintain a pause on interest rate ...
USA Today10d
Inflation hit 7-month high of 3% in January. Here's what it means for Fed rate cuts
The Fed lowered its key interest rate by a total percentage point at three meetings late last year but held it steady in late January as inflation remained stuck just below 3%. Wednesday’s ...
Canada's annual inflation in January edges up to 1.9%, core measures also up
Canada's annual inflation rate inched up to 1.9% in January from the previous month as higher gasoline and natural gas costs ...
January home sales fall as high mortgage rates, prices freeze out would-be buyers
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in January as rising mortgage rates and prices put off many would-be homebuyers ...
UK inflation rises to 3% in January on higher transport and food costs
Core inflation, which excludes volatile food, energy, alcohol, and tobacco prices, rose to 3.7% from 3.2% in December—marking ...
Bank of Israel to hold rates again after inflation spike: Reuters poll
The Bank of Israel is expected to leave short-term interest rates unchanged at a policy meeting next week after inflation ...