Federal Reserve leaves key interest rate unchanged The US Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged as expected last night and at the same time signaled that policymakers were not overly concerned by the recent uptick in inflation. Business • 03 May 18
Federal Reserve leaves key interest rate unchanged The US Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged as expected last night and at the same time signaled that policymakers were not overly concerned by the recent uptick in inflation. Business • 03 May 18
US consumer price gains ease in February US consumer inflation rose more slowly in February, cooling from January's sudden jump, with steady gains in clothing prices and rent, the government said today. Business • 13 Mar 18
US consumer price gains ease in February US consumer inflation rose more slowly in February, cooling from January's sudden jump, with steady gains in clothing prices and rent, the government said today. Business • 13 Mar 18
Energy prices hold US consumer inflation to 0.1% Falling energy prices held down US consumer price increases in December, while inflation for all of 2017 was steady or even lower than 2016, according to government data released today. Business • 12 Jan 18
Energy prices hold US consumer inflation to 0.1% Falling energy prices held down US consumer price increases in December, while inflation for all of 2017 was steady or even lower than 2016, according to government data released today. Business • 12 Jan 18
Energy costs push US inflation above Fed target Mounting petrol prices helped drive US consumer inflation higher in November, pushing the annual measure above the Fed Reserve's target, according to a government report today. Business • 13 Dec 17
Energy costs push US inflation above Fed target Mounting petrol prices helped drive US consumer inflation higher in November, pushing the annual measure above the Fed Reserve's target, according to a government report today. Business • 13 Dec 17
Revived car sales push US retail sales to two year high Booming car and petrol sales in September pushed the US retail sector to its highest level in more than two years, the Commerce Department said today. Business • 13 Oct 17
Revived car sales push US retail sales to two year high Booming car and petrol sales in September pushed the US retail sector to its highest level in more than two years, the Commerce Department said today. Business • 13 Oct 17
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
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
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 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 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 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
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
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 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 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 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 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
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
