The consumer price index eased in January but inflation was still elevated for many consumer necessities, economists said.
US inflation firmed in August, with headline CPI rising 0.38% and core CPI up 0.3%, both near consensus expectations. Markets responded calmly: S&P 500 futures edged higher, Treasury yields fell, and ...
Inflation held steady in July as the headline figure for the Consumer Price Index was at 2.7% year-over-year, unchanged from June and lower than the expected 2.8% growth. The index for shelter rose ...