Consumer Price Index Data and Inflation News
RBI to conduct ₹1.5 lakh crore overnight VRRR auction on October 13
The Reserve Bank of India will conduct an overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on October 13, 2026, after reviewing current and evolving liquidity conditions. The operation, worth ...
Philippines defense spending push gains urgency despite France military pact
Manila's expanding defense ties with France are reinforcing its international security partnerships as pressure persists in disputed waters of the South China Sea. Security analysts say the added ...
UK household energy cap forecast to rise on higher gas prices
British households are facing a sharp increase in regulated energy costs at the start of next year as higher gas prices feed into the market. The latest forecast points to the biggest quarterly ...
Philippines fare hikes add inflation pressure to transport sector
Public transport fare increases in the Philippines are expected to push up consumer prices as commuting costs rise across jeepneys, buses, taxis and ride services. Economists say the effect ...
UK home renovation costs reshape demand as builders face margin pressure
Homeowners across the UK are scaling back renovation plans as the cost of refurbishment, redecoration and building work rises far faster than general inflation. The shift is changing the type of ...
British Columbia caps 2027 rent increase at 2.2% as inflation-linked housing rule continues
British Columbia is lowering the maximum allowable annual rent increase to 2.2% for 2027, extending its policy of tying rent adjustments to inflation. The new cap takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027, and ...
How inflation, jobs data and consumer confidence shift Wall Street expectations
Inflation and employment reports are among the economic releases most capable of moving Wall Street, while consumer confidence provides an additional signal about household demand. For ...
U.S. food inflation keeps pressure on grocery and restaurant spending
Persistent food price increases are continuing to strain U.S. consumers as grocery and restaurant costs remain above earlier norms. Recent swings in produce and staple prices are reinforcing ...
U.S. food inflation keeps pressure on grocery and restaurant spending
Persistent food inflation continues to strain U.S. households as supermarket and restaurant prices remain above earlier norms. Recent price swings in produce and staples are reinforcing consumer ...
Social Security COLA outlook eases for 2027 as inflation moderates
Fresh inflation data points to a smaller increase in Social Security benefits in 2027 than earlier estimates suggested. Preliminary forecasts now place the cost-of-living adjustment at 3.4% to ...
Kalshi inflation bets point to softer July CPI reading
Markets are focusing on Wednesday's U.S. consumer price index report as investors assess whether inflation continues to ease ahead of the Federal Reserve's September meeting. Prediction market ...
U.S. transportation CPI rises in June 2026 as gasoline drives inflation
Consumer transportation costs in the U.S. continue to outpace overall inflation in June 2026, reflecting a sharp rise in fuel prices and higher travel-related expenses. Transportation prices ...
Ways and Means Committee highlights tax-cut push after June inflation report
June inflation data is prompting renewed debate in Washington over whether easing price pressures are translating into better household finances. The statement ties the latest CPI release to ...
U.S. consumer inflation slows in June as CPI posts steepest monthly decline in six years
Fresh June inflation data from Washington points to a sharp monthly pullback in consumer prices even as annual inflation remains elevated. The update also shows regional price pressures persist ...
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics adjusts survey weights after 2025 Consumer Expenditure data gap
A funding lapse in late 2025 disrupts the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' collection of Consumer Expenditure Survey data, leaving a two-month gap that affects spending estimates and Consumer ...
U.S. inflation pressures stay above major economies as energy and tariffs lift costs
Price growth in the United States continues to outpace other major economies even as inflation eases in several global markets. Consumer demand, higher energy costs and tariff-related import ...
Christophe Barraud: UK consumer price inflation slows to 2.8 percent in May
Christophe Barraud, chief economist / strategist at Market Securities, reports that UK consumer prices rose 2.8 percent year-on-year in May, slightly below the estimated 3.0 percent. Core CPI ...
Chained CPI could reduce Social Security long-term shortfall, Scott Lincicome argues
Scott Lincicome discusses potential solutions to the U.S. budget challenges, highlighting a specific approach to Social Security. He points out that tying benefit increases to the chained ...
CPI inflation cycles average 5.31 years, Tom McClellan notes
Tom McClellan points out that meaningful bottoms in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate tend to occur approximately every 5.31 years on average. He adds that while current market ...
Hot CPI report puts new pressure on U.S. stocks
U.S. stocks came under renewed pressure after May inflation rose to its highest annual rate since 2023, raising fresh questions about how long the Federal Reserve will need to keep policy ...
