Consumer Price Index
Inflation stayed hot in August with annual pace of 3.4%, raising the odds of a Fed hike
August consumer prices exceeded analyst forecasts with an annual inflation rate of 3.4%, driven heavily by energy costs and boosting expectations of a Fed rate hike.
US inflation eases to 3.4% in July, easing pressure on Fed
US consumer prices rose 3.4% in the year to July, offering the Federal Reserve a modest breather ahead of its upcoming September policy meeting.
Singapore core inflation rises to 1.6 percent in June
Singapore's core inflation increased to 1.6 percent in June as consumer prices rose across food, services, and retail sectors. Analysts are currently weighing these figures against the central bank's potential policy outlook.
US inflation data reveals purchasing power loss occurs in concentrated bursts
Analysis of over a century of data shows that most US purchasing power loss occurs in concentrated bursts. This creates a high-price baseline that persists even when headline inflation rates decline.
Trump claims he loves inflation as consumer prices hit three-year high
President Trump is drawing sharp criticism from Democratic leaders after dismissing concerns over rising consumer prices, which reached their highest level in three years.