Tag: #cpi

Cooling Inflation Meets a New Oil Shock as Gas Prices Surge Toward $4

February CPI showed inflation near the Fed’s target. Then Middle East conflict jolted oil markets, pushing U.S. gas prices sharply higher.

#inflation, #gasprices, #federalreserve, #oil, #cpi

U.S. inflation holds at 2.4% in February as Iran war-driven oil shock looms

Consumer prices rose 0.3% in February, keeping inflation near the Fed’s target—just before a Middle East oil shock threatens to lift costs.

#inflation, #cpi, #federalreserve, #oil, #economy

December CPI Seen as First ‘Clean’ Inflation Read Since Shutdown, With Fed Cuts at Stake

After a fall shutdown distorted official price data, economists expect December CPI to offer the first clear look at inflation—shaping 2026 Fed cuts.

#inflation, #cpi, #federalreserve, #interestrates, #bls

September 2025 CPI Shows 3.0% Annual Inflation Amid Federal Shutdown

Delayed CPI data shows 3.0% annual inflation spike amid U.S. federal shutdown; impacts Social Security calculations.

#cpi, #inflation, #governmentshutdown, #tariffs

U.S. Labor Department to Release Key CPI Data Amid Government Shutdown

Essential CPI report to be released despite government shutdown, crucial for Social Security COLA calculations.

#economy, #cpi, #governments, #socialsecurity

U.S. CPI Declines for First Time in Five Years Amid Trade Tensions

U.S. CPI drops 0.1% in March 2025 amidst rising trade tensions with China, prompting inflation concerns and economic uncertainties.

#economy, #cpi, #us-china trade, #inflation, #tariffs