Here’s the inflation breakdown for January 2026 — in one chart

The consumer price index eased in January but inflation was still elevated for many consumer necessities, economists said.

Consumer Price Index vs. Other Inflation Measures: Which Is Best?

Discover how the Consumer Price Index compares with the Producer Price Index and GDP deflator in measuring inflation, ensuring your financial decisions are well-informed.
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CPI, PPI Data Signal Benign August Result for Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge

With August data for both the CPI and the producer price index proving fairly soft for August, economists expect the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge to remain unchanged at the next reading. Economists ...
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A Hot CPI And A Cold PPI: Are U.S. Equities About To Collapse?

I remain bullish on broader markets as consensus now expects 3 rate cuts by year-end. Unemployment and the recent economic data look favorable, with caveats. August PPI showed a surprise contraction, ...
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Producer Price Index: Wholesale Inflation Cooler Than Expected In June

The producer price index for final demand increased 2.3% year-over-year, a slowdown from 2.7% in May and lower than the expected 2.5% growth. Core PPI (excludes food and energy) eased to 2.6% from 3.2 ...