inflation

July Jump in Prices Eases Disinflation Fears

Core inflation rose 0.6% last month, the largest gain since January 1991, as the disinflationary impact of the coronavirus continued to wear off.

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.

U.S. Consumer Spending Plunges Record 7.5%

The March decline in spending "is the tip of the iceberg. The worst is yet to come with the April data.”

U.S. Consumer Prices Tumble 0.4% in March

“Deflation is likely to take hold over the next few months as businesses slash prices in response to much lower demand from the coronavirus outbreak."

U.S. Producer Prices Fall 0.6% in February

"The disinflationary impact from the [coronavirus] and the crash in oil prices will exert even more downward pressure on prices."

U.S. Productivity Grows at Revised 1.2% Rate in Q4

After the third-quarter contraction, “There is hope that the recent slight productivity uptick may lead to better results in the future."

U.S. Consumer Spending Increases 0.2% in January

“Consumers shielded the economy from global headwinds for most of 2019 but they won’t prove immune to the coronavirus outbreak."

Consumer Spending Rises 0.4% in November

“Despite the late start to the holiday season, U.S. consumers were in a festive mood, suggesting the backbone of the economy remains rock solid."

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."

U.S. Labor Costs Growth Lowered to 2.5% for Q3

The sharp downward revision suggests inflation will continue to run below the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.

U.S. Producer Prices Post Biggest Gain in 6 Months

"Inflation needs to accelerate noticeably for the Fed to consider raising interest rates, and that doesn’t appear to be in the cards."

Fed Cuts Interest Rates Again in ‘Insurance’ Move

“We took this step to help keep the economy strong in the face of global developments and to provide some insurance against ongoing risks."