The cost of living in the United States excluding food and fuel rose less than forecast in May, a sign inflation may take time to meet the Federal Reserve’s goal.
June 18, 2015Government
Fuel Price Decline Fails to Ripple Through Economy as Cost of Goods and Services Rise
The recent slump in fuel prices is so far failing to ripple through the U.S. economy as the cost of services such as rents climbs, bolstering the Federal Reserve’s view that inflation will eventually reach their goal.
February 26, 2015Government
Consumer Prices Little Changed as Fuel Costs Decrease
The cost of living in the U.S. was little changed in October, reflecting a drop in energy prices that has yet to filter through to other goods and services.
November 20, 2014Government
Consumer Prices Rise 0.1% as Inflation Remains Muted
The consumer-price index climbed 0.1% after decreasing 0.2% in August, a Labor Department report showed in Washington.
October 22, 2014Government
Consumer Prices Drop for First Time in a Year
The cost of living in the U.S. unexpectedly dropped in August for the first time in more than a year.
September 17, 2014Government
Consumer Prices Rise in January
Consumer prices increased in January, the Labor Department reported Feb. 20.
February 20, 2014Government
US Consumer Prices Unchanged in November
Consumer prices did not change in November from the previous month, the Labor Department reported Dec. 17.
December 17, 2013Government
Consumer Price Index Declines in April
The consumer price index fell 0.4% in April, the biggest downturn in more than four years, the Labor Department said Thursday.
May 16, 2013Government
Consumer Price Index Unchanged in January
The consumer price index was unchanged in February, the Labor Department said Thursday.
February 21, 2013Business, Government
Consumer Price Index Unchanged in June
The consumer price index was unchanged in June following a 0.3% drop in May, the biggest decline since December 2008, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
July 17, 2012