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US July Inflation Rate Below Expectations
US consumer prices increased by 1.7 percent year-on-year in July 2017, missing market expectations of 1.8 percent and following a 1.6 percent gain in June. Prices rose at a faster pace for energy, food, medical care commodities and transportation services.
Published on 2017-08-11

US Inflation Rate Falls To 8-Month Low Of 1.6%
Consumer prices in the United States increased 1.6 percent year-on-year in June of 2017, below 1.9 percent in May and compared to market expectations of 1.7 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate since October of 2016 due to a 0.4 percent fall in gasoline prices. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were flat, following a 0.1 percent drop in May and compared to forecasts of 0.1 percent.
Published on 2017-07-14

US Inflation Rate Falls To 6-Month Low Of 1.9%
Consumer prices in the United States increased 1.9 percent year-on-year in May of 2017, easing from a 2.2 percent rise in April and below market expectations of 2 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate since November last year although it was still above the 1.6 percent average over the past 10 years. Core inflation slowed further to a 2-year low of 1.7 percent.
Published on 2017-06-14

US Inflation Rate Lower Than Expected At 2.2%
Consumer prices in the United States increased 2.2 percent year-on-year in April of 2017, lower than 2.4 percent in March and below market expectations of 2.3 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate so far this year due to a slowdown in energy, transport and health cost. The monthly index increased 0.2 percent, recovering from a 0.3 percent fall in March and matching forecasts, boosted by prices of shelter, energy, tobacco and food.
Published on 2017-05-12

US Inflation Rate Down To 2.4% In March
Consumer prices in the United States increased 2.4 percent year-on-year in March of 2017, lower than 2.7 percent in February and below market expectations of 2.6 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate in three months due to a slowdown in energy and services cost. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went down 0.3 percent, the first drop in 13 months.
Published on 2017-04-14

US Inflation Rate Rises To 2.7%, Highest Since March 2012
Consumer prices in the United States increased 2.7 percent year-on-year in February of 2017, following a 2.5 percent rise in January and in line with market expectations. It was the highest inflation rate since March of 2012, boosted by a rise in gasoline prices.
Published on 2017-03-15

US Inflation Rate At Near 5-Year High Of 2.5%
Consumer prices in the United States increased 2.5 percent year-on-year in January of 2017, following a 2.1 percent rise in December and above market expectations of 2.4 percent. The inflation rate accelerated for the sixth consecutive month to the highest since March of 2012, mainly boosted by gasoline prices.
Published on 2017-02-15

US Inflation Rate at 2-1/2-Year High Of 2.1%
Consumer prices in the United States increased 2.1 percent year-on-year in December 2016, following a 1.7 percent rise in November and matching market expectations. The inflation rate accelerated for the fifth consecutive month to the highest since June of 2014, boosted by gasoline and shelter cost.
Published on 2017-01-18

US Inflation Rate Rises To Fresh 2-Year High
Consumer prices in the United States increased by 1.7 percent year-on-year in November 2016, following a 1.6 percent rise in October and in line with market expectations. It was the highest inflation rate since October 2014, mainly boosted by higher energy cost while food prices continued to fall.
Published on 2016-12-15

US Inflation Rate Hits 2-Year High of 1.6%
Consumer prices in the United States went up 1.6 percent year-on-year in October of 2016, up from a 1.5 percent rise in September and in line with market expectations. It is the highest inflation rate since October of 2014, boosted by rising shelter and energy cost while food prices declined for the second month.
Published on 2016-11-17

US Inflation Rate at Nearly 2-Year High in September
Consumer prices in the United States went up 1.5 percent year-on-year in September of 2016, higher than 1.1 percent in August and in line with market expectations. It is the highest inflation rate since October of 2014 boosted by robust gains in shelter and a smaller drop in energy prices while food cost fell for the first time in more than six years.
Published on 2016-10-18

US Inflation Rate Beats Expectations in August
Consumer prices in the United States went up 1.1 percent year-on-year in August of 2016, higher than 0.8 percent in July and above market forecasts of a 1 percent gain. It is the biggest inflation figure in four months, boosted by rising shelter and medical cost.
Published on 2016-09-16

US Inflation Rate Slows to 7-Month Low of 0.8%
Consumer prices in the United States rose 0.8 percent year-on-year in July of 2016, following a 1 percent increase in the previous two months and below market expectations of 0.9 percent. It is the lowest inflation figure since December last year as shelter cost rose at a slower pace, food inflation eased to a fresh 6-1/2-year low and energy cost fell further.
Published on 2016-08-16

US Inflation Rate Steady at 1% in June
Consumer prices in the United States increased 1 percent year-on-year in June of 2016, the same as in the previous month and slightly below market expectations of a 1.1 percent rise. Inflation accelerated for shelter and medical care and energy prices fell at a slower pace while food inflation reached the lowest in more than 6 years.
Published on 2016-07-15

US Inflation Rate Slows to 1%
Consumer prices in the United States went up 1 percent year-on-year in May of 2016, slowing slightly from a 1.1 percent rise in April. Figures came below market expectations of 1.1 percent as inflation for food and transportation services slowed while energy cost fell at a faster pace. Yet, core inflation accelerated slightly to 2.2 percent.
Published on 2016-06-16

US Inflation Rate Rises to 1.1%
Consumer prices in the United States went up 1.1 percent year-on-year in April of 2016, higher than a 0.9 percent rise in the previous month and in line with market expectations. The monthly index rose 0.4 percent, the biggest in three years, led by gains in gasoline prices and rents.
Published on 2016-05-17

US Inflation Rate Slows for 2nd Month
Consumer prices in the United States rose 0.9 percent year-on-year in March of 2016, lower than 1 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of a 1.1 percent increase. Cost of shelter, medical care and food slowed while energy prices declined slightly more.
Published on 2016-04-14

US Inflation Rate Slows to 1%
Consumer prices in the United States went up 1 percent year-on-year in February of 2016, slowing from a 1.4 percent increase in the previous month due to lower energy cost.
Published on 2016-03-16

US Inflation Rate at 15-Month High
Consumer prices in the United States went up 1.4 percent year-on-year in January of 2016, following a 0.7 percent increase in the previous month. The inflation rate accelerated for the fourth straight month, reaching the highest since October of 2014 and beating market expectations of a 1.3 percent gain, driven by prices of rents, medical care and transportation while energy cost fell at a slower pace. Core inflation reached the highest in 4-1/2-years.
Published on 2016-02-19

US Inflation Rate at 12-Month High
Consumer prices in the United States increased 0.7 percent year-on-year in December of 2015, higher than 0.5 percent in the previous month but below market expectations of 0.8 percent.
Published on 2016-01-20

US Annual Inflation Rate Highest in 11 Months
Consumer prices in the United States went up 0.5 percent year-on-year in November of 2015, compared to a 0.2 percent rise in October and higher than market expectations. It is the highest rate so far this year as energy cost declined at a slower pace and prices of services less energy grew slightly more than in the previous month.
Published on 2015-12-15

US Inflation Rate Up to 0.2%
Consumer prices in the United States increased 0.2 percent year-on-year in October of 2015 after being flat in September and higher than market expectations. On a monthly basis, consumer prices also rose 0.2 percent, the biggest gain in four months as cost of most goods and services including gasoline increased.
Published on 2015-11-17

US Inflation Rate Flat in September
Consumer prices in the United States were unchanged in September of 2015 from the previous year, down from a 0.2 percent rise in August but escaping a 0.1 percent drop markets expected. On a monthly basis, prices posted the second straight fall and the steepest in eight months, dragged down by falling gasoline cost. However, excluding food and energy, the inflation rate accelerated in September.
Published on 2015-10-15

US Annual Inflation Stable at 0.2%, Monthly Rate Falls
Consumer prices in the United States increased 0.2 percent year-on-year in August of 2015, the same pace as in July and in line with market expectations. On a monthly basis, prices posted the first drop in seven months, down 0.1 percent due to lower gasoline and fuel cost.
Published on 2015-09-16

US Inflation Rate Up to 0.2%
Consumer prices in the US increased 0.2 percent year-on-year in July of 2015, following a 0.1 percent rise in June. It is the highest inflation rate so far this year, pushed by a rise in shelter cost.
Published on 2015-08-19

US Inflation Rate Rises for the First Time in 6 Months
Consumer prices in the US increased 0.1 percent year-on-year in June of 2015 after remaining flat in the previous month. It is the first increase since December as a rise in cost of shelter and food offset a decline in prices of energy.
Published on 2015-07-17

US Inflation Rate Flat in May
Consumer prices in the US were unchanged year-on-year in May, following a 0.2 percent drop in April. Yet, the monthly index rose 0.4 percent, the biggest increase in more than two years.
Published on 2015-06-18

US Inflation Rate Falls Further
Consumer prices in the United States went down 0.2 percent year-on-year in April, following a 0.1 percent drop in March due to falling energy cost. Yet, core inflation was unchanged at 1.8 percent, beating market forecasts.
Published on 2015-05-22

US Inflation Rate Back to Negative Territory
Consumer prices in the United States fell 0.1 percent year-on-year in March after being flat in February due to lower energy cost. Yet, core inflation edged up to 1.8 percent.
Published on 2015-04-17

US Inflation Rate at 0% in February
US consumer prices were unchanged in the year to February 2015, after dropping 0.1 percent in January as decline in energy index was offset by a higher cost of food, shelter and medical care.
Published on 2015-03-24

US Inflation Rate Turns Negative
Consumer prices in the US dropped 0.1 percent year-on-year in January, the lowest rate since late 2009. On a monthly basis, prices went down 0.7 percent due to falling gasoline cost.
Published on 2015-02-26

US Inflation Rate At 5-Year Low
US annual inflation rate slowed to 0.8 percent in December from 1.3 percent in the previous month. It is the lowest figure since October of 2009 as cost of energy plunged. On a monthly basis, consumer prices dropped 0.4 percent, the biggest decline in six years.
Published on 2015-01-16

US Inflation Rate Slows to 1.3%
US annual inflation rate eased to 1.3 percent in November from 1.7 percent in the previous three months due to a fall in energy cost. On a monthly basis, consumer prices decreased 0.3 percent, the biggest decline in six years.
Published on 2014-12-17

US Inflation Rate Stable at 1.7%
US annual inflation rate was recorded at 1.7 percent for the third consecutive month in October, as fall in energy prices was enough to offset higher food and shelter cost. Prices remained unchanged compared with the previous month.
Published on 2014-11-20

US Inflation Rate Steady at 1.7%
US annual inflation rate was recorded at 1.7 percent in September, the same as in August. On a monthly basis consumer prices rose 0.1 percent, as increases in shelter and food cost outweighed declines in energy prices.
Published on 2014-10-22

US Inflation Rate Falls to 1.7%
US annual inflation rate slowed for the second straight month to 1.7 percent in August from 2 percent in July, due to falling energy prices. The monthly rate dropped for the first time in sixteen months by 0.2 percent.
Published on 2014-09-17

US Inflation Rate Down to 2%
US annual inflation rate slowed to 2 percent in July from 2.1 percent in the previous two months, in line with market expectations and driven by a fall in energy cost.
Published on 2014-08-19

US Inflation Rate Steady at 2.1%
US consumer prices rose 2.1 percent year-on-year in June, the same rate recorded in May. On a monthly basis, prices increased 0.3 percent, following a 0.4 percent rise in the previous month, driven by higher gasoline cost.
Published on 2014-07-22

US Annual Inflation Up to 1-1/2 Year High
In May, consumer prices in US increased 2.1 percent over the last 12 months. This compares to a 2.0 percent increase for the 12 months ending April and is the largest 12-month increase since October 2012.
Published on 2014-06-17

US Annual Inflation Rate Surges to 2% in April
Over the last 12 months, consumer prices in US increased 2.0 percent, this compares to a 1.5 percent rise in March, and is the largest increase since July of 2013.
Published on 2014-05-15

US Inflation Rate Up to 1.5% in March
US annual consumer prices accelerated to 1.5 percent in March, boosted by higher shelter and food cost. On a monthly basis, the inflation rate edged up to 0.2 percent, following a 0.1 percent increase in February.
Published on 2014-04-15

US Inflation Rate Slows to 4-Month Low
US consumer inflation slowed to an annual 1.1 percent in February of 2014 from 1.6 percent in the previous month. On a monthly basis, prices rose 0.1 percent, unchanged from January's rate, as a drop in gasoline prices offset an increase in the cost of food.
Published on 2014-03-18

US Annual Inflation Rate Up 1.6% in January
Over the last 12 months, the all items consumer price index rose by 1.6 percent before seasonal adjustment, the most since July. Increases in the cost of household energy, medical care and shelter accounted for most of the growth.
Published on 2014-02-20

US Annual Inflation Rate up to 1.5% in December
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 1.5 percent over the last 12 months to an index level of 233.049. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the inflation rate rose 0.3 percent, led by gains in fuel and rents.
Published on 2014-01-16

U.S. Inflation Rate Up to 1.2% in November
In November of 2013, US inflation rate accelerated to 1.2 percent, after slowing to a four-year low in October. On a monthly basis, prices remained unchanged, due to lower gasoline and natural gas prices.
Published on 2013-12-17

US Inflation Rate Slows to 4-Year Low in October
In October of 2013, the US inflation rate eased for the third straight month to 1 percent, the lowest rate since October of 2009. From September, prices dropped 0.1 percent, mainly due to a fall in gasoline prices.
Published on 2013-11-20

US Inflation Rate Down to 1.2% in September
In September of 2013, the Consumer Price Index for all items eased for the third month in a row to 1.2 percent before seasonal adjustment. All Urban Consumers CPI increased 0.2 percent from August, on a seasonally adjusted basis .
Published on 2013-10-30

US Annual Inflation Rate Slows to 1.5% in August
In August of 2013, U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 1.5 percent over the last 12 months, from 2 percent recorded in July. For the month, on a seasonally adjusted basis the index increased 0.1 percent.
Published on 2013-09-17

U.S. Annual Inflation Rate Up to 2% in July
In July of 2013, U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 2 percent over the last 12 months, from 1.8 percent recorded in June. For the month, on a seasonally adjusted basis the index increased 0.2 percent.
Published on 2013-08-15

U.S. Annual Inflation Up to 1.8% in June
U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 1.8 percent over the last 12 months to an index level of 233.504. For the month, on a seasonally adjusted basis the index increased 0.5 percent.
Published on 2013-07-16

U.S. Annual Inflation Rate up to 1.4% in May
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers in the United States increased 0.1 percent in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on June 18th. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 1.4 percent before seasonal adjustment.
Published on 2013-06-18

U.S. Annual Inflation Rate Down to 1.1% in April
Over the last 12 months, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 1.1 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index decreased 0.4 percent in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on May 16th.
Published on 2013-05-16

United States Inflation Rate Down to 1.5% in March
The all items index increased 1.5 percent over the last 12 months; this compares to 2.0 percent last month and is the smallest increase since the 12 months ending July 2012. The index for all items less food and energy increased 1.9 percent over the last 12 months. The food index rose 1.5 percent while the energy index declined 1.6 percent.
Published on 2013-04-16

U.S. Annual Inflation Rate Rises to 2% in February
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.7 percent in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on March 15th. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.0 percent before seasonal adjustment.
Published on 2013-03-15

U.S. Annual Inflation Down to 1.6% in January
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was unchanged in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 1.6 percent before seasonal adjustment.
Published on 2013-02-21

United States Inflation Rate at 1.7% in December of 2012
The all items index increased 1.7 percent over the last 12 months, compared to a 1.8 percent figure in November. The index for all items less food and energy rose 1.9 percent over the last 12 months, the same figure as last month. The food index has risen 1.8 percent over the last 12 months, and the energy index has risen 0.5 percent.
Published on 2013-01-16

U.S. Annual Inflation Down To 1.8 Percent in November
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.3 percent in November on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on December 14. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 1.8 percent before seasonal adjustment.
Published on 2012-12-14

U.S. Annual Inflation Up to 2.2 Percent in October
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.1 percent in October on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on November 15. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.2 percent before seasonal adjustment.
Published on 2012-11-15

U.S. Annual Inflation Up to 2.0 Percent in September
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the United States increased 0.6 percent in September on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.0 percent before seasonal adjustment.
Published on 2012-10-16

U.S. Annual Inflation Up to 1.7% in August
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6 percent in August on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on September 14th. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 1.7 percent before seasonal adjustment.
Published on 2012-09-14

U.S. Annual Inflation Down to 1.4% in July
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was unchanged in July on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on August 15th. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 1.4 percent before seasonal adjustment.
Published on 2012-08-15

U.S. Annual Inflation Unchanged at 1.7% in June
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was unchanged in June on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on July 17th. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 1.7 percent before seasonal adjustment.
Published on 2012-07-17

U.S. Annual Inflation Down to 2.3% in April
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was unchanged in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.3 percent before seasonal adjustment.
Published on 2012-05-15

U.S. Annual Inflation Rate Down to 2.7% in March
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.7 percent before seasonal adjustment.
Published on 2012-04-13

U.S. Annual Inflation Rate at 2.9% in February
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.9 percent before seasonal adjustment.
Published on 2012-03-16

U.S. Annual Inflation Rate Down to 2.9% in January
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.9 percent before seasonal adjustment
Published on 2012-02-17

U.S.Annual Inflation Down to 3% in December
Over the last 12 months, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U)increased 3.0 percent before seasonal adjustment.It was unchanged in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on January 19th.
Published on 2012-01-19

U.S. Annual Inflation Down to 3.4% in November
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was unchanged in November on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on December 16th. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.4 percent before seasonal adjustment.
Published on 2011-12-16

U.S. Annual Inflation Rate at 3.9% in September
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent in September on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.9 percent before seasonal adjustment.
Published on 2011-10-19

U.S. Annual Inflation Rate Rises to 3.8% in August
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent in August on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on September 15. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.8 percent before seasonal adjustment.
Published on 2011-09-15

U.S. Annual Inflation Rate at 3.6% in July
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.5 percent in July on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on August 18. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.6 percent before seasonal adjustment.
Published on 2011-08-18

U.S. Annual Inflation Rate Unchanged at 3.6% in June
U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) decreased 0.2 percent in June on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on July 15. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.6 percent before seasonal adjustment.
Published on 2011-07-15

U.S. Inflation Rate Rises to 3.6% in May
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on June 15. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.6 percent before seasonal adjustment.
Published on 2011-06-15

U.S. Inflation Raises to 3.2% in April
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 3.2 percent over the last 12 months, before seasonal adjustment, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on May 13.
Published on 2011-05-13

U.S. Inflation Raises 2.7% in March
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.5 percent in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on April 15. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.7 percent before seasonal adjustment.
Published on 2011-04-15

U.S. Inflation Rises to 2.1% in February
U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 2.1 percent before seasonal adjustment over the last 12 months, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on March 17. For the month, the index increased 0.5 percent prior to seasonal adjustment.
Published on 2011-03-17

US Inflation Rises 1.6% in January
US Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 1.6 percent over the last 12 months to an index level of 220.223 (1982-84=100). For the month, inflation rate increased 0.4 percent in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on February 17.
Published on 2011-02-17

US Inflation Rises 1.5% in December
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.5 percent in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on January 14. Over the last 12 months,the all items index increased 1.5 percent before seasonal adjustment.
Published on 2011-01-14

US Inflation Slows Down in November
On a seasonally adjusted basis, the CPI-U increased 0.1 percent in November after increasing 0.2 percent in October. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.1 percent in November after being unchanged in October. On an annual basis, overall CPI was up 1.1 percent from November 2009.
Published on 2010-12-15

Core US Inflation Falls to Record Low
Living costs in the US have been held down by a weakened economy in the past year, with prices for most goods and services recording their smallest annual rises on record in October.
Published on 2010-11-17

U.S. Consumer Prices Rose 0.3% in August
The cost of living in the U.S. climbed in August for a second month as energy and food prices increased, while other goods and services showed little change.
Published on 2010-09-17

U.S. Consumer Prices Climb in July
The cost of living in the U.S. climbed in July for the first time in four months, pointing to a stabilization that may ease concern a slowdown in growth will spur deflation.
Published on 2010-08-13

US Consumer Prices Dip for Third Month
American consumers saw prices fall for the third consecutive month in June on the back of lower gasoline costs, the government said Thursday amid concerns over deflation.
Published on 2010-07-18

Consumer Prices in U.S. Fell 0.2% in May
The cost of living in the U.S. dropped in May for a second month, signaling the world’s largest economy is recovering without causing prices to flare.
Published on 2010-06-17

Consumer Prices in U.S. Unexpectedly Drop
The cost of living in the U.S. unexpectedly dropped in April for the first time in more than a year, signaling the world’s largest economy is recovering without causing prices to flare.
Published on 2010-05-19

Consumer Prices in U.S. Rise 0.1%
The cost of living in the U.S. rose in March, while prices excluding food and energy were unexpectedly unchanged, indicating tame inflation is accompanying the economic recovery.
Published on 2010-04-14

Consumer Prices in U.S. Unchanged
The cost of living in the U.S. was unchanged in February, underscoring the Federal Reserve’s forecast that inflation will remain low as the economy recovers.
Published on 2010-03-18

US Inflation Rises 0.2%
The cost of living in the U.S. rose in January less than anticipated and a measure of prices excluding food and fuel fell for the first time since 1982, indicating the recovery is showing few signs of inflation.
Published on 2010-02-19

Consumer Prices in U.S. Rose 0.1% in December
The cost of living in the U.S. slowed in December from a month earlier, indicating the economic recovery is showing few signs of stoking inflation.
Published on 2010-01-16

Consumer Prices in U.S. Rose 0.4% in November
The cost of living in the U.S. accelerated in November from a month earlier, led by higher prices for energy and medical care.
Published on 2009-12-16

Consumer Prices in U.S. Increased 0.3%
The cost of living in the U.S. rose more than forecast in October as Americans paid more for fuel, while so-called core prices held at a pace that supports the Federal Reserve’s forecast for tame inflation.
Published on 2009-11-18

Inflation in U.S. Increased at Slower Pace
The cost of living in the U.S. rose at a slower pace in September, showing inflation will not be a threat as the economy emerges from the worst recession since the Great Depression.
Published on 2009-10-15

US Inflation Rises
Consumer prices rose 0.4 percent in August, underscoring the Federal Reserve’s view that inflation will be contained.
Published on 2009-09-16

U.S. Inflation Unchanged in July
The cost of living in the U.S. was unchanged in July, and dropped by the most since 1950 from a year ago, as the recession sapped companies’ pricing power.
Published on 2009-08-14

U.S. Consumer Prices Gain 0.7%
The cost of living in the U.S. rose more than forecast in June, led by a jump in energy costs that overshadowed slower price gains for other goods.
Published on 2009-07-15

Cost of Living Decreases in the U.S.
The U.S. consumer price index dropped 1.3 percent in the year ended in May, the most since 1950, the Labor Department said today in Washington. Prices increased just 0.1 percent last month, less than anticipated, after no change in April.
Published on 2009-06-17

Weak Pound Curbs Fall in UK Inflation
Inflation fell in May to its lowest since the beginning of 2008, but remained higher than most economists expected.
Published on 2009-06-16

U.S. Inflation Unchanged in April
U.S. consumer prices were unchanged in April, but recorded their largest year-on-year drop for more than 50 years, official data showed.
Published on 2009-05-15

U.S. Inflation Falls in March
U.S. consumer prices fell unexpectedly in March and recorded their first annual drop since 1955, government data showed on Wednesday, as slumping demand pushed down energy and food costs.
Published on 2009-04-19

Inflation in U.S. Increases More Than Forecast
The cost of living in the U.S. rose more than forecast in February, led by gains in fuel, clothing and automobile prices.
Published on 2009-03-18