What Is Consumer Price Index

Consumer spending stalled

Fed's favored inflation gauge shows consumer prices remained elevated in September

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge showed that consumer prices remained elevated in September, ahead of the central bank's policy meeting next week.

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Consumer spending stalled in September as inflation remained stubborn

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US consumer spending slows in September as high prices curb demand

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Gold gains on Fed rate cut optimism; silver hits record high

Gold prices rose on Friday, buoyed by a softer dollar as investors braced for U.S. inflation data that may set the tone for the Federal Reserve's interest-rate policy meeting next week.

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Gold flat as higher yields counter weak dollar ahead of US inflation read

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Investors turn to inflation data for further Fed clues

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What to expect from Friday's inflation report

Key Takeaways Core PCE inflation, the Fed's preferred gauge of consumer price increases, likely rose 2.9% in September, heading in the wrong direction from the Fed's goal of a 2% annual rate.Although Fed officials are worried about simmering inflation,

Consumer Prices Rose Slightly in September

Consumer prices increased moderately in September. The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, which is the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, showed a 0.3 percent monthly increase in prices.

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Consumer Price Index: Inflation Rises 2.9% In August, As Expected

The headline CPI figure rose to 2.9% year-over-year, up from 2.7% in July and in line with expectations. This is the highest level since January and marks the fourth consecutive month inflation has accelerated. On a monthly basis, prices rose 0.4%, up from ...