Consumer prices continued to move upward in February in the latest sign that Americans continue to grapple with surging energy prices. The consumer-price index rose […]
Tag: consumer price index
The missing story in February’s inflation numbers
Consumer prices increased slightly in February due to higher rents and food costs, but prices in the U.S. are expected to slow or even decline […]
Core Inflation Rate Strong Fourth Month in a Row, Yet Fed Remains Hesitant
February’s core 12-month inflation rate met or surpassed the Federal Reserve’s target for the fourth month in a row, showing signs of a strengthening economy. […]
Gas Surcharges Haven’t Added To Commodities, CPI Shows
By Menglin Huang| Mar 16, 2012 Higher gas prices in February drove headline consumer prices up by the most in 10 months. But outside of […]
January Inflation Follows Fed’s Expectation
Consumer prices rose slightly in January, mainly lifted by energy and apparel costs due to the tension with Middle Eastern countries and a cotton supply […]
Consumers Feel the Pinch as Economists Breath Sigh of Relief
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported early Thursday morning that the consumer price index rose to a seasonally adjusted 0.4 percent in February, the second straight month of growth. The index came in at a higher than projected 0.3 percent made by many economists across the U.S., according to Bloomberg.
Jump in Producer Prices Raises Inflation Questions
Wholesale prices increased by 0.8 percent in January, exceeding some forecasters’ predictions. But economists said it’s too soon to sound the alarm on rising inflation, […]