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Petrol and rents push US consumer inflation higher

US consumer prices accelerated in August amid a jump in the cost of petrol and rental accommodation, new figures show today.
Business • 14 Sep 17

Falling fuel prices drive US inflation lower in May

Falling US fuel prices drove both inflation and retail sales down in May, according to government data released today.
Business • 14 Jun 17

US retail sales rise, inflation rebounds in April

US retail sales increased broadly in April while consumer prices rebounded, pointing to acceleration in economic growth and steadily rising inflation that could keep the Federal Reserve on track to raise interest rates next month.
Business • 12 May 17

US consumer spending slows as inflation pushes higher

US consumer spending rose less than expected in January as the largest monthly increase in inflation in four years eroded households' purchasing power.
Business • 01 Mar 17

US consumer spending rises solidly in December

US consumer spending rose solidly in December as households bought cars and a range of services amid rising wages, pointing to sustained domestic demand that could spur faster economic growth in early 2017.
Business • 30 Jan 17

US inflation sees biggest annual rise since 2014

US inflation rose in September as the cost of petrol and rents surged, suggesting a steady build-up of inflation pressures that could keep the Federal Reserve on track to raise interest rates in December.
Business • 18 Oct 16

Rising US consumer prices support rate hike views

US consumer prices increased in October after two months of declines in a row as the cost of goods and services rose.
Business • 17 Nov 15

US consumer prices edge up in March

US consumer prices ticked higher in March, lifted by a rebound in energy prices, the Labor Department said today.
Business • 17 Apr 15

US inflation moves up unexpectedly in September

US consumer prices rose slightly in September, contrary to analysts' expectations, the Labor Department said today.
Business • 22 Oct 14

US consumer prices jump in May

US consumer prices leaped across the board in May, putting in the strongest monthly gain in more than a year.
Business • 17 Jun 14

US consumer prices post biggest gain in 10 months

US consumer prices recorded their largest increase in 10 months in April, pointing to some inflation in the economy.
Business • 15 May 14

US consumer prices flat as petrol prices fall

US consumer prices were flat in November, but a bounce back in the annual inflation rate will probably give the Federal Reserve cover to start dialing back it massive monetary stimulus.
Business • 17 Dec 13

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