The annual inflation rate hit 7.5% in January. This is the highest increase in 40 years and much higher than expected.
The experts were expecting a 7.2% increase. They were wrong again.
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CNBC reported:
Consumer prices in January surged more than expected over the past 12 months, indicating a worsening outlook for inflation and cementing the likelihood of substantial interest rate hikes this year.
The consumer price index, which measures the costs of dozens of everyday consumer goods, rose 7.5% compared to a year ago, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
That compared to Dow Jones estimates of 7.2% for the closely watched inflation gauge. It was the highest reading since February 1982.
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Stripping out volatile gas and grocery costs, the CPI increased 6%, compared to the estimate of 5.9%. Core inflation rose at its fastest level since August 1982.
Highest Inflation since 1982.. Thanks Joe! pic.twitter.com/jVwqAbMHbL
— Johnny Tubb (@JohnnyTubb) February 10, 2022
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