January consumer price index report shows a rise in inflation and prices

New numbers from the January consumer price index report show a rise in gas, eggs and coffee prices. NBC News’ Brian Cheung and Investopedia’s Editor-in-Chief Caleb Silver break down the inflation numbers, which rose 0.4%, exceeding forecasts for 0.3%.

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CPI Report: Inflation Rose Unexpectedly in January

The Consumer Price Index rose 3.0 percent from a year earlier as food and energy prices picked up.
The New York Times - 20m
Why U.S. Consumer Prices Increased More Than Expected in January

Businesses may have raised prices in anticipation of new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
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Inflation hotter than expected in January, consumer price index shows

The consumer price index shows that inflation accelerated in January at a pace economists weren't forecasting, rising 3% on an annual basis and 0.5% monthly. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...
CBS News - 2h
Consumer prices rise 0.5% in January, higher than expected as annual rate rises to 3%

The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in January, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.
CNBC - 2h
Inflation rate picked up in January, CPI report shows. What it means.

The Federal Reserve's progress on taming inflation has stalled out. That could mean fewer rate cuts in 2025.
CBS News - 3h
Consumer price report Wednesday expected to show inflation isn't going away

Another month, another expected miss for inflation as it relates to the Fed's goal, with concerns aplenty about what happens from here.
CNBC - 5h
Trump Softens Tone on Inflation After Pledging to Lower Prices

President Trump pledged to lower costs on “Day 1” as a candidate. His administration now acknowledges it will take more time.
The New York Times - 8h
These prices could rise due to tariffs on steel and aluminum

Trump this week announced 25% tariffs on all imported steel and aluminum.
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