Monday, February 14, 2022

Inflation surges 7.5% on an annual basis, even more than expected and highest since 1982

Consumer prices surged more than expected over the past 12 months, indicating a worsening outlook for inflation and cementing the likelihood of substantial interest rate hikes this year. The consumer price index for January, which measures the costs of dozens of everyday consumer goods, rose 7.5% compared with a year ago, the Labor Department reported…Read More



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