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U.S. Consumer Prices Increase 0.4% in February

U.S. Consumer Prices Increase 0.4% in February

Economists expect the rise in prices to continue into the summer, pushing inflation past the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.

By Matthew Heller | March 10, 2021

Inflation Flat in October as Coronavirus Surges

Inflation Flat in October as Coronavirus Surges

“With the explosion in virus numbers putting downward pressure on demand in the short-term, we expect inflation to remain subdued for a while yet."

By Matthew Heller | November 12, 2020

No Interest Rate Increases for Three Years: Fed

No Interest Rate Increases for Three Years: Fed

The Fed's Open Market Committee said that the ongoing public health crisis would continue to weigh on economic activity, employment, and inflation.

By Vincent Ryan | September 17, 2020

Core Inflation Posts Record 0.4% Drop in April

Core Inflation Posts Record 0.4% Drop in April

The coronavirus crisis drove consumer prices into "a disinflationary shock" last month despite government efforts to stimulate the economy.

By Matthew Heller | May 12, 2020

U.S. Consumer Prices Hit Highest Level in a Year

U.S. Consumer Prices Hit Highest Level in a Year

The CPI rose 2.1% in November on a year-on-year basis but the Fed "doesn’t expect inflation to sharply exceed its 2% goal anytime soon."

By Matthew Heller | December 11, 2019

U.S. Consumer Prices Jump 0.4% in March

U.S. Consumer Prices Jump 0.4% in March

“The uptick in inflation, being largely driven by higher gas prices, is unlikely to worry investors or the Federal Reserve."

By Matthew Heller | April 10, 2019

U.S. Consumer Prices Flat Amid Cheaper Gas

U.S. Consumer Prices Flat Amid Cheaper Gas

"The inflation picture is still fairly tame, certainly not heating up enough to push the Fed to a more aggressive stance."

By Matthew Heller | December 12, 2018

Core Inflation Posts Annual Gain of 2.4% in July

Core Inflation Posts Annual Gain of 2.4% in July

The increase was the largest since September 2008 but economists see core inflation easing by the end of the year.

By Matthew Heller | August 10, 2018

Consumer Prices Tick Up Again

Consumer Prices Tick Up Again

The trend of steadily building inflation pressures could prompt the Federal Reserve to continue raising interest rates, analysts said.

By William Sprouse | July 12, 2018

U.S. Consumer Prices Edge up 0.2% in April

U.S. Consumer Prices Edge up 0.2% in April

The steady rise in inflation may make it less likely that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates more aggressively.

By Matthew Heller | May 11, 2018

U.S. Consumer Prices Rise 0.2% in February

U.S. Consumer Prices Rise 0.2% in February

After the CPI gained 0.5% in January, a 0.9% decline in gasoline prices helped keep inflation in check last month.

By Matthew Heller | March 14, 2018

Core Consumer Prices Rise 0.1% in November

Core Consumer Prices Rise 0.1% in November

The continuing weakness in core CPI will "make the Fed deliberations about the pace of monetary policy tightening next year more complicated."

By Matthew Heller | December 14, 2017

Gas Prices Drive 0.5% CPI Gain in September

Gas Prices Drive 0.5% CPI Gain in September

The recent mini-surge in consumer prices may ease as oil refineries resume normal service after the disruptions of Hurricane Harvey.

By Matthew Heller | October 16, 2017

US Consumer Prices Jump 0.4% in August

US Consumer Prices Jump 0.4% in August

The gain in the CPI was the largest since January and may influence the Federal Reserve's decision-making next week on interest rates.

By Matthew Heller | September 15, 2017

Consumer Prices Post Biggest Gain in 4 Years

Consumer Prices Post Biggest Gain in 4 Years

January's 0.6% rise in the CPI and continued strength in retail sales "show the economy is starting the year off with a bang."

By Matthew Heller | February 16, 2017