US inflation

Dollar eases in Asia after US inflation rally

The euro rose to $1.1206, from $1.1198, but it slipped to 133.65 yen from 133.72 yen in US trade.

Feb 27, 2015, 09:13 AM IST

Asian shares slip on profit-taking

Asian markets slipped on profit-taking Thursday following the previous day`s hefty gains while there was little positive reaction after a closely watched indicator showed a slight pick-up in Chinese manufacturing activity.

Oct 23, 2014, 14:26 PM IST

US inflation ticks up unexpectedly in September

US consumer prices rose slightly in September, contrary to analysts` expectations, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.

Oct 22, 2014, 20:21 PM IST

US consumer prices post first decline in nearly 1-1/2 years

The Labor Department said on Wednesday its Consumer Price Index dropped 0.2 percent last month as a broad decline in energy prices offset increases in food and shelter costs. 

Sep 17, 2014, 22:43 PM IST

US stocks dip on weak inflation ahead of Fed meeting

Wall Street stocks on Tuesday opened lower following a weak US inflation report.

Sep 16, 2014, 19:54 PM IST

Modest inflation data helps push US stocks higher

US stocks pushed higher in early trade Friday, looking toward a possible third straight gain helped by data showing the economy continues to grow with inflation in check.

Aug 15, 2014, 20:30 PM IST

Yellen resolved to avoid raising rates too soon, fearing downturn

Approaching a historic turn in US monetary policy, Janet Yellen has staked her tenure as chair of the Federal Reserve on a simple principle: she`d rather fight inflation than another economic downturn.

Aug 13, 2014, 10:43 AM IST

Oil price risks put inflation back in focus

Oil prices neared nine-month highs late last week, touching $115 a barrel.

Jun 22, 2014, 15:23 PM IST

US inflation rise boosts dollar, Treasury yields; stocks mixed

US Treasuries` prices fell on the CPI data, which analysts said may give the Fed more confidence in quickening an end of its extremely low interest rate regime.

Jun 17, 2014, 22:01 PM IST