U.S. inflation levels dropped slightly in January, sliding from 6.5% to 6.4%. However, inflation remains higher than expected, causing concern among investors that the U.S. central bank will continue to hike the benchmark federal funds rate.
Inflation in the US Remains High, Causing Uncertainty in Markets
Inflation in the United States exceeded expectations among analysts and economists for January 2023. The U.S. Labor Department released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Feb. 14, which measures the value of goods and services across the country. From December 2022 to January 2023, the rate dropped from 6.5% to 6.4%. However, over the 12-month period, prices rose by 0.5%.
Furthermore, core CPI rose 0.4% over the month and 5.6% from the previous year. According to the U.S. Labor Department, “The index for shelter was the main contributor to the monthly all-items increase, accounting for almost half of the rise, with food, gasoline, and natural gas indexes also contributing.” The lat
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