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Euronewsfinance4 days ago
Iran Consumer Prices Rise 88.6 Percent Year on Year Through June
The Statistical Centre of Iran reported the Consumer Price Index for 22 May to 21 June 2026 was 88.6 percent higher than the same period a year earlier. Central Bank figures showed a slightly lower year-on-year rate of 83.1 percent for the same interval.
forbes.comfinance45 days ago
Retail Sales Rise 0.5 Percent in April Despite Higher Inflation
U.S. retail sales increased in April even as the Consumer Price Index rose 3.8 percent year over year. A Kearney report examines how households are adjusting spending patterns.
thehindubusinessline.comworld51 days ago
U.S. Wholesale Prices Rose 6% in April After Iran Conflict Began
The producer price index climbed 1.4% for the month, nearly three times the expected pace, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Energy costs drove much of the increase as oil and gasoline prices surged more than 50% since the start of the conflict. The data follows a rise in…
tfipost.comfinance52 days ago
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slip From Records as Stocks End Lower
U.S. stocks closed lower on Tuesday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq pulled back from record highs. The decline followed hotter-than-expected consumer price index data and weakness in semiconductor shares. The report comes as investors assess the implications of persistent inflation…
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nationalobserver.comfinance52 days ago
Inflation Tops Forecasts as Energy Prices Surge Post-Iran Conflict, Lifting Odds of Fed Rate Hike
A hotter-than-expected consumer price index report released May 11 or 12, 2026, sent market pricing to imply a 37% chance of a Federal Reserve rate increase by year-end. Energy costs tied to the Iran war that began in late February 2026 drove more than 40% of the CPI gain, liftin…
marketpulse.comfinance53 days ago
US CPI Inflation Rises to 3.8 Percent in April 2026
The U.S. Consumer Price Index increased 3.8 percent in the 12 months through April 2026, up from 3.3 percent in March. The data show inflation accelerated in the first four months of 2026 after holding near 2.4 percent earlier in the year. The figures come from the latest monthly…
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CoinDeskfinance53 days ago
U.S. CPI Rises 8% Year-Over-Year in April, Exceeding Forecasts
The Consumer Price Index rose 0.6% in April and 3.8% year-over-year, exceeding forecasts and dashing hopes for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts. Bitcoin declined 1.2% over 24 hours and was trading at $80,621.04 shortly after the report. Markets continue to price in no rate cut…
arlnow.comfinance53 days ago
U.S. CPI Shows Mixed Price Changes in April
The Consumer Price Index report for April showed gasoline prices rising 28.4 percent from a year earlier while used car prices fell 2.7 percent. Energy prices increased 17.9 percent, electricity rose 6.1 percent and food prices gained 3.2 percent. Shelter costs were up 3.3 percen…
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americanbanker.comfinance59 days ago
Ludwig Institute's True Living Cost Index Rises 106% from 2001 to 2024
The Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity has unveiled its True Living Cost Index, highlighting a 106% increase in the cost of basic living standards from 2001 to 2024. This outpaces the 77% rise in the Consumer Price Index over the same period. The index tracks essenti…
ibtimes.co.ukfinance71 days ago
Japan's March CPI Increases to 1.5% Year-Over-Year, Core at 1.8%
Japan's nationwide consumer price index rose to 1.5% year-over-year in March, exceeding the forecast of 1.4%. The core CPI increased to 1.8%, also surpassing expectations. These figures aligned with government survey expectations and showed a slight increase from prior levels.
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US Short-Term Interest Rate Futures Decline After CPI Report Release
US short-term interest rate futures lost some gains following the release of the Consumer Price Index report. The report showed inflation data that influenced market expectations for Federal Reserve actions. Traders adjusted positions in response to the updated economic indicator…
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US CPI Data Shows Core Inflation Below Expectations in March 2024
The US Consumer Price Index for March recorded a core year-over-year rate of 2.6%, below the forecasted 2.7%. Supercore CPI rose 3.14% year-over-year, up from 2.75% previously. Canadian employment added 14.1K jobs, meeting unemployment expectations at 6.7%.
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Economists Discuss CPI Data, Federal Reserve Actions and Iran Conflict Effects on Economy
Economists from Global Economic Advisors, Jefferies and Beacon Policy Advisors analyzed expectations for the upcoming Consumer Price Index data release. They addressed potential Federal Reserve responses and the influence of the Iran conflict on the U.S. and global economies. The…
realclearmarkets.comfinance86 days ago
White House Adviser Hassett States Oil Price Spike Likely One-Time Effect on CPI Report
White House Senior Adviser Kevin Hassett indicated that the recent oil price spike will probably have a one-time impact on the Consumer Price Index report. This assessment addresses concerns about inflation amid energy market volatility. The statement was reported by Fox Business…
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