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US CPI Report: What January's Inflation Means for Your Wallet and the Economy

On February 12, the CPI for January 2025 will be declared at 8:30 EST.According to economists, there will be a 2.8% increase in living expenses over the next year, which is merely 2% lower than the 2.9% increase recorded in December. The projection for core inflation, excluding food and energy prices, suggests a slight decrease from 3.2% in December.

The overall index is projected to climb by 0.3% in January.. It predicts that Core CPI will increase by 0.3% per month and 3.1% per year. Experts will closely monitor the report to identify indications that interest rates could be lowered by the Federal Reserve.

Costs likely increase as a result of rising prices on cars, auto insurance and other communications services.". The calculation method of the CPI will undergo modifications in this report, with some indexes being eliminated.

 

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