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February 13, 2025

Inflation got worse with rising groceries, gas prices

  • The trend will likely underscore the Fed's resolve to delay further interest rate cuts.
    • By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
    AP Economics Writer

    WASHINGTON — U.S. inflation accelerated last month as the cost of groceries, gasoline and rents rose, a disappointment for families and businesses struggling with higher costs and likely underscoring the Federal Reserve's resolve to delay further interest rate cuts.

    The consumer price index increased 3% in January from a year ago, Wednesday's report from the Labor Department showed, up from 2.9% the previous month. It has increased from a 3 1/2 year low of 2.4% in September.


     
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