Tag: consumer price index
U.S. consumer-price gains miss estimates, testing Powell’s view
NEW YORK – A key measure of United States consumer prices rose by less than expected in April on lower used-car and apparel costs,...
Northeast region inflation hits 1.7% in March, slower than national increase
PROVIDENCE – The Northeast region consumer price index increased 1.7% year over year in March, not seasonally adjusted, slower inflation than the U.S. city...
U.S. core inflation unexpectedly cools amid apparel data shift
NEW YORK - A key measure of United States inflation rose less than forecast in March on a drop in apparel prices following a...
U.S. core inflation unexpectedly cools on autos, drugs
NEW YORK - A key measure of underlying United States inflation unexpectedly eased in February amid falling prices for autos and prescription drugs, giving...
Northeast CPI increases 1.3%, slower than U.S. city average
PROVIDENCE – The nonseasonally adjusted Northeast Consumer Price Index increased 1.3 percent year over year in February, 0.2 percentage points lower than the average...
PBN Economic Trends Summit: R.I. improving but future optimism guarded
PROVIDENCE – Graphs with various economic indicators showing a giant dive in 2008-2009 followed by a steady upward line to today flew on big...
U.S. inflation remains contained amid Fed patience on rates
NEW YORK - A key measure of United States inflation was little changed in January while the broader gauge slowed on lower energy costs, underscoring...
Northeast CPI increases 1.5% in Jan.
PROVIDENCE – The Northeast Consumer Price Index increased a nonseasonally adjusted 1.5 percent year over year in January, just under the rate of the...
Dec. Northeast CPI rise below U.S., despite gain in energy, piped...
PROVIDENCE – The consumer price index in the Northeast increased 1.7 percent year over year in December, compared with 1.9 percent in the average...
U.S. core inflation holds steady as energy drags down main index
NEW YORK - A key measure of United States inflation was little changed in December while falling energy prices dragged down the broader gauge, giving...