US inflation increases

US inflation increases in December; consumer spending robust
U.S. inflation increased by the most in eight months in December amid robust consumer spending on goods and services, suggesting the Federal Reserve would probably be in no hurry to resume cutting interest rates soon.
PCE Inflation Accelerated in December
The measure of price increases targeted by the Fed sped up in December, reflecting a stubborn spell of inflation that remains modestly higher than the central bank’s target.
Inflation sees 2.6% increase year-over-year in December
An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve rose slightly last month, while some underlying price pressures showed signs of easing.
US inflation rises in December; consumer spending accelerates
U.S. prices increased in December while consumer spending surged, suggesting that the Federal Reserve could delay cutting interest rates for some time this year. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose 0.
U.S. inflation, consumer spending ticks up to end 2024
U.S. consumers spent more in December, saved less and pushed more debt to credit cards. The PCE index found consumers saving at a 3.8% rate, down from November’s 4.1%. A report
December Consumer Income/Spending And Inflation
Consumers keep spending, while inflation edges higher.Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) grew by a strong 0.7 percent in December, easily
Inflation Worsened in December. What It Means for Fed Rate Cuts.
A spike in energy prices helped to lift the headline PCE price index in December. The combined cost of gasoline, electricity, ...
Key Fed Indicator Shows Inflation Rose in December
The core index, one that strips volatile food and energy costs and is used by the Fed in setting interest rates, rose 0.2% in ...
The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Ticked Up Slightly in December
The central bank needs to see further progress on inflation or weakness in the labor market to resume interest rate cuts.
Inflation gauge favored by Fed showed price growth picked up in December
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, known as the personal consumption expenditures index, rose in December in ...
The Fed’s go-to inflation gauge heated up again
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge moved even higher in December, driven in part by rising food and energy prices. However, a closely watched measurement of underlying inflation trends ...
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge posts largest monthly gain since April as tariff fears boost spending
“The Fed’s prognosis is for a slower pace of monetary easing moving forward, as the economy is doing well and prices are only slowly returning to target in an environment of great uncertainty,” said ...
December Personal Income And Outlays: Strong Consumption Beat Hides Subtle Cooling In Inflation
The Fed is in a holding pattern, awaiting more data, with December showing strong consumption but moderate inflation, suggesting disinflationary trends.
PCE Report Today: Inflation Sped Up in December, Based on Fed's Favored Gauge
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure showed price rises accelerated slightly in December, moving further away from the central bank's 2% target. The personal-consumption expenditures, or ...
South Africa producer inflation at 0.7% y/y in December
South Africa's producer inflation was at 0.7% year on year in December from -0.1% in November, statistics agency data showed ...
Inflation ticked higher last month, in latest sign of persistent price pressures
WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve rose slightly last month, the latest sign that ...