Tag: inflation
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle Reports on New Democracy Center, AI in Education, and Economic Outlook
The Cornell Chronicle reports on a new Center on Democracy, an award for physics and literacy advocacy, colon cancer research, AI use in higher education, rising grocery prices, and solar farm land use debates.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceEconomyEnergyEducation Cornell UniversityDemocracyCancer ResearchHigher EducationInflationSolar EnergyCornell Chronicle
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Media Monitor: Inflation's Impact on Americans Amid Tariffs and Iran Conflict
A recent report indicates that tariffs and the war with Iran are driving up costs for U.S. businesses, likely leading to higher consumer prices and exposing supply chain vulnerabilities.
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Media Monitor: Trump Concludes China Summit; Inflation, Resignations Top Domestic News
Newsweek reports President Trump concluded his China summit, inflation hit 3.8%, and key officials resigned. The Supreme Court preserved mifepristone access, while the House failed to curb Iran war powers.
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Media Monitor: WSJ Opines on Taiwan, Domestic Policy, and Economic Issues
The Wall Street Journal's opinion section covers China-Taiwan relations, ObamaCare's inflation impact, California wildfires, Hamas actions, and the Federal Reserve, among other topics.
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Media Monitor: Senate Confirms New Fed Chair Amid Inflation Concerns
The Washington Post is reporting that the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve chair, who faces the challenge of inflation making presidential demands for interest rate cuts difficult.
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Media Monitor: Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as New Federal Reserve Chair
USA Today is reporting the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve chair on May 13. His first challenge involves rising inflation amid the Iran war.
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Media Monitor: Trump comments on Americans' finances; California political races heat up
Newsweek reports President Trump's comments on Americans' finances amid rising inflation and war costs. It also highlights key California political races, including the Los Angeles mayoral primary and the use of AI in campaigns.
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Producer Price Index Rises 1.4% in April, Driven by Services and Goods
The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.4% in April, with services up 1.2% and goods rising 2.0%. Overall, prices advanced 6.0% for the 12 months ending in April.
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Media Monitor: USA Today Reports April Inflation Surge Amid Iran War
USA Today reports that inflation surged in April, with the Iran war driving up prices for goods and leading to a decline in consumer sentiment, according to new data.
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Media Monitor: Consumer Prices Rise 3.8 Percent Annually, Driven by Gasoline
The Washington Post is reporting that the Labor Department's consumer price index increased 3.8 percent annually through April, primarily due to surging gasoline prices, marking the highest inflation in nearly three years.
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Consumer Price Index Rises 0.6% in April, Driven by Shelter and Gasoline
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.6% in April, with a 3.8% rise over the past year. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, also saw increases, primarily due to higher shelter and gasoline prices.
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Media Monitor: Trump Heads to China Amid Iran Conflict; Inflation Report Expected
NPR is reporting President Trump is on a state visit to China, with trade and the Iran conflict as key topics. An inflation report is also expected, detailing rising consumer prices and the impact of the war.
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Media Monitor: ABC News reports on Australian economic strain and US plans in the Middle East
ABC News is reporting that recent interest rate hikes are pushing over a million Australians into mortgage stress, while U.S. President Donald Trump plans a risky operation to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
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Media Monitor: RBA Warns of Inflation as Middle East Tensions Rise
ABC News is reporting that the Reserve Bank of Australia has raised interest rates while the federal government considers tax cuts. The outlet also covers Middle East tensions and regional budget updates.
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US Consumer Prices Show Modest Inflation in January
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) saw a 2.4% increase over the last 12 months, with a 0.4% rise in January. Key sectors like food and energy experienced varied price changes.
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US Inflation Holds Steady in January, Midwest Sees Similar Trends
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) remained unchanged nationally and in the Midwest region in January, indicating stable inflation rates across key economic sectors.
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US Inflation Shows Modest Rise in January 2026, Driven by Goods and Services
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4% in January 2026, with notable increases in 'Other Goods and Services' and 'Housing'.
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Consumer Prices Rise 2.4% Nationally in January, Regional Variations Noted
The Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) saw a 2.4% increase nationwide in January. The Mid-Atlantic region experienced varied inflation rates, with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria seeing the highest rise at 2.8%.
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US Consumer Prices Show Modest Increase in January
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 2.4% year-over-year in January, while the CPI for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) increased by 2.2%.
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Media Monitor: Inflation cooled to 2.4% in January, slowest since May
The Washington Post reports that U.S. inflation eased more than expected in January, cooling to a 2.4 percent annual rate, the slowest pace since May.
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US Inflation Holds Steady in December, Annual Rate at 2.7%
The Consumer Price Index remained unchanged in December, with the annual inflation rate holding at 2.7%. Key price changes were observed across various sectors including food, housing, and energy.
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Consumer Prices Rose 2.7% Annually in December
The Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) saw a 2.7% increase in December compared to the previous year, with notable regional variations in inflation.
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US Inflation Rate Holds Steady at 2.7% in December
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) remained unchanged at 2.7% year-over-year in December, matching the previous month's rate. Key sectors like housing and food saw moderate increases.
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US Consumer Prices Rise in June 2025, Driven by Housing and Food Costs
US consumer prices continue to climb in June 2025, with housing and food costs rising. Energy prices decline, but overall inflation persists across regions.
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Consumer Prices Rise in U.S. and South: June 2025 CPI Data
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June 2025 reveals a 0.3 percent increase in both the U.S. City Average and the South region. Housing and food costs have risen, while apparel prices have declined slightly.
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Northeast Consumer Prices Rise 3.1 Percent in April 2025
Consumer prices in the Northeast U.S. rose 3.1% in April 2025, with increases in housing, food and beverages. Energy prices saw a decrease, while utility gas services increased significantly.
EconomyPolitics and Government Consumer Price IndexNortheastInflationNew EnglandMiddle AtlanticCPI-WCost of LivingBureau of Labor Statistics