CPI report shows the inflation rate rose at a 2.7% pace in November
Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.
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Delayed report on November inflation numbers
The Consumer Price Index rose at an annual rate of 2.7% in November, lower than economists predicted, though there is a bit of an information gap due to the government shutdown. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
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CPI report shows inflation continued to climb in September
Inflation last month rose at an annual rate of 3%, coming in below economists' forecasts as the impact of President Trump's tariffs remain muted.
Inflation ticks up to 3% in September
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the first piece of economic data since the shutdown began. Delayed more than a week, the Consumer Price Index shows the inflation rate ticked up in September to 3%. Kelly O'Grady has details.
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U.S. consumer inflation increase in August
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9% in August compared to a year earlier, moving away from the Federal Reserve's 2% annual target. Jobless claims also rose to the highest level since October 2021. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.
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Inflation rate rose by 2.7% in July, CPI report shows
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CPI rose in June to 2.7% annual rate, highest since February
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inflation rose less than expected, data shows
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows that U.S. inflation rose by 0.1% in May, which is less than expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks it all down. Also, CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest updates from the White House as President Trump boasts about an agreement with China being close to the finish line.
Beef prices reach record highs as cattle industry struggles with costs
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Consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 3 years amid inflation fears
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Inflation rate hits lowest level since 2021
The April consumer price index, a key gauge of U.S. inflation, came in slightly lower than economists expected at 2.3% in April, but was still higher than the Federal Reserve's 2% goal. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Inflation rate rose by 2.3% in April, CPI report shows. Here's what it means.
The CPI report was cooler than expected, although inflation is still higher than the Federal Reserve's 2% annual goal.
Inflation rises 2.3% in April
The Consumer Price Index for April showed a 2.3% rise on an annual basis, which was lower than economists had predicted. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
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Bondi Beach gunmen got firearms training together, police say
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U.S. Coast Guard pursuing third oil tanker off Venezuela coast, source says
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Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow
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Suspected Brown and MIT professor shooter showed signs of anger, former friend says
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At least 15 newly-released Epstein files disappeared from DOJ's website, records show
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Georgetown coach suspended for one game for water bottle throw
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Trump reaches deal with 9 major drugmakers to lower prices
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