Higher Gas and Rents Keep Inflation Elevated
WASHINGTON — Consumer inflation remained persistently high last month, boosted by gas, rents, auto insurance and other items, the government said April 10.
US Core Inflation Misses Estimates; Energy Boosts Main Gauge
U.S. inflation excluding food and fuel was below estimates for the sixth time in seven months, even as a hurricane-driven spike in energy prices boosted the overall cost of living by the most since January, a Labor Department report showed Oct. 13.
October 13, 2017Consumer Prices Up 0.1% in July; Fed Signals Plans for Third Interest Rate Hike
WASHINGTON — Consumer prices posted a slight gain in July, with higher costs for medical care and clothing offsetting declines for hotel stays and consumer cellphone plans.
August 11, 2017Consumer Prices Rise at the Slowest Pace in Three Months
The cost of living in the United States rose in July at the slowest pace in three months, casting doubt on how quickly inflation will return toward the Federal Reserve’s goal.
August 19, 2015Cost-of-Living Increases Less Than Forecast in May
The cost of living in the United States excluding food and fuel rose less than forecast in May, a sign inflation may take time to meet the Federal Reserve’s goal.
Fuel Price Decline Fails to Ripple Through Economy as Cost of Goods and Services Rise
The recent slump in fuel prices is so far failing to ripple through the U.S. economy as the cost of services such as rents climbs, bolstering the Federal Reserve’s view that inflation will eventually reach their goal.
Consumer Prices Little Changed as Fuel Costs Decrease
The cost of living in the U.S. was little changed in October, reflecting a drop in energy prices that has yet to filter through to other goods and services.
November 20, 2014Consumer Prices Rise 0.1% as Inflation Remains Muted
The consumer-price index climbed 0.1% after decreasing 0.2% in August, a Labor Department report showed in Washington.
October 22, 2014Consumer Prices Drop for First Time in a Year
The cost of living in the U.S. unexpectedly dropped in August for the first time in more than a year.
September 17, 2014Consumer Prices Rise in January
Consumer prices increased in January, the Labor Department reported Feb. 20.
February 20, 2014