US consumer inflation tops forecasts again, likely delaying Fed rate cuts – Times of India

US consumer inflation tops forecasts again, likely delaying Fed rate cuts – Times of India

A measure of underlying US inflation topped forecasts for a third straight month, heralding a fresh wave of price pressures that will likely delay any Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts until later in the year.The so-called core consumer price index, which excludes food and energy costs, increased 0.4% from February, according to government data out Wednesday.From…

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US consumer inflation jumps more than expected to 3.4 per cent – Times of India

US consumer inflation jumps more than expected to 3.4 per cent – Times of India

WASHINGTON: Consumer inflation in the United States rose more than anticipated in December, government data showed Thursday, although underlying pressures still appear to be ebbing.The Department of Labor’s consumer price index (CPI), a key measure of inflation, was up 3.4 percent from a year ago and higher than November’s figure.However, a “core” metric that strips…

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