# consumer price index (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover consumer price index. Page: Feed: --- ## [Bessent's bond gambit aimed at calming markets is instead stirring inflation worries](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/21/bessents-bond-gambit-aimed-at-calming-markets-is-instead-stirring-inflation-worries-.html) _2026-08-21 · Economy_ The so-called breakeven rate hit its highest levels in more than two months. ## [5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Aug. 17, 2026](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/5-things-to-know-in-life-sciences-week-of-aug-17-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Katherine Powers · The Real Economy Blog_ New regulatory framework explored for generative AI medical devices. This and more in this week's life sciences update. ... READ MORE \> ## [Healthcare industry trend watch: Week of Aug. 17, 2026](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/healthcare-industry-trend-watch-week-of-aug-17-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Michael Haas · The Real Economy Blog_ Medicaid churn is becoming a revenue cycle problem for hospitals. Learn more in this week's trend update. ... READ MORE \> ## [Bessent says there's a 'very good chance' U.S. budget deficit under Trump has peaked](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/20/bessent-budget-deficit-trump.html) _2026-08-21 · Economy_ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that there's a "very good chance" of the U.S. has seen its budget deficit peak under President Donald Trump. ## [Bessent's efforts in the Treasury market so far haven't worked. Here's what else he can try](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/20/bessents-efforts-in-the-treasury-market-so-far-havent-worked-heres-what-else-he-can-try.html) _2026-08-21 · Economy_ Market experts showed skepticism at whether the push would succeed against a bevy of factors working against Treasurys. ## [Bessent says Treasury buyback operation could be more than $4 billion](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/20/bessent-says-treasury-buyback-operation-could-be-more-than-4-billion.html) _2026-08-20 · Economy_ Bessent said his department is going "make a market" in the longer-dated securities where yields have been surging lately. ## [India’s unemployment rate falls to 5.1% in July](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/indias-unemployment-rate-falls-to-5-1-in-july/) _2026-08-20 · Prachi Jhamb · The Real Economy Blog_ The labor force participation rate (LFPR) rose to 55.4% in July from 54.4% in June and 54.9% a year earlier. ... READ MORE \> ## [Market Minute: Treasury’s bond buybacks won’t work for long](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/market-minute-treasurys-bond-buybacks-wont-work-for-long/) _2026-08-20 · Joseph Brusuelas · The Real Economy Blog_ The small quantity and short-term nature of the intervention will not alter curve dynamics and rates in any meaningful way. ... READ MORE \> ## [U.S. government debt passes $40 trillion, more than doubling in a decade](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/us-government-debt-passes-40-trillion-mark-for-the-first-time.html) _2026-08-19 · Economy_ ## [Trump bemoans Fed interest rate policy, says U.S. should be paying much less](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/trump-bemoans-fed-interest-rate-policy-says-us-should-be-paying-much-less.html) _2026-08-19 · Economy_ As he has done in the past, Trump accused Fed officials of having political motives. ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ELsgQYwjGXjo) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [Market Minute: Global investors are sounding the alarm on debt](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/market-minute-global-investors-are-sounding-the-alarm-on-debt/) _2026-08-19 · Joseph Brusuelas · The Real Economy Blog_ Yields on 30-year notes in the United States and UK are at their highest levels in two decades. ... READ MORE \> ## [Russia says its economy is strong. It just fired a top economist who warned otherwise](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/18/ukraine-war-russia-economy-klepach.html) _2026-08-18 · Economy_ Andrei Klepach was reportedly fired from his role after presenting a report warning that Russia could not win a prolonged war of attrition with Ukraine. ## [Market Minute: India’s inflation edges higher again](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/market-minute-indias-inflation-edges-higher-again/) _2026-08-18 · Prachi Jhamb · The Real Economy Blog_ India's consumer price index accelerated in July, climbing to 4.45% on an annual basis and exceeding the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% medium-term target for a second straight month. ... READ MORE \> ## [Inflation rises to 3% in Canada as global energy volatility persists](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/inflation-rises-to-3-in-canada-as-global-energy-volatility-persists/) _2026-08-17 · Tu Nguyen · The Real Economy Blog_ Canada’s CPI rose in July while core inflation measures remained slightly below target. This suggests that as of now, inflation remains a result of oil prices as opposed to being broadly entrenched in Canada’s economy. ... READ MORE \> ## [Market Minute: Intervention, the yen and U.S. rates](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/market-minute-intervention-the-yen-and-u-s-rates/) _2026-08-17 · Joseph Brusuelas · The Real Economy Blog_ This recent intervention into the yen is a reminder of the folly of thinking that anything other than market demand can dictate what a currency’s value should be. ... READ MORE \> ## [Consumer prices rose 0.1% in July, as expected, putting the annual rate at 3.4%](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/12/cpi-inflation-report-july-2026.html) _2026-08-14 · Economy_ The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.1% in July, with an annual rate of 3.4%. ## [5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Aug. 10, 2026](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/5-things-to-know-in-life-sciences-week-of-aug-10-2026/) _2026-08-14 · Katherine Powers · The Real Economy Blog_ UK becomes first European country to approve oral GLP-1 medicine. This and more in this week's life sciences update. ... READ MORE \> ## [BNSS Partners Complete Training on Belize’s Quality Assurance Framework for Official Statistics](https://sib.org.bz/bnss-partners-complete-training-quality-assurance-framework_20260813/) _2026-08-14 · The Statistical Institute of Belize · Statistical Institute of Belize_ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BNSS Partners Complete Training on Belize’s Quality Assurance Framework for Official Statistics Belmopan City, August 13 , 2026 – he Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) held a one-day training session on the Belize National Statistical System (BNSS) Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) on August 13, 2026, at the Roaring River Golf Course in Roaring Creek Village. Officers from… ## [AI’s costly build-out complicates the Fed’s inflation fight](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/12/ais-costly-buildout-complicates-the-feds-inflation-fight.html) _2026-08-13 · Economy_ Tech leaders say AI will drive down costs. But slow corporate adoption and the data center build-out create inflation pressures that complicate the Fed’s job. ## [Producer prices unchanged, easing Fed’s hike pressure](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/producer-prices-unchanged-easing-feds-hike-pressure/) _2026-08-13 · Tuan Nguyen · The Real Economy Blog_ The producer price index was unchanged on the month, while the core metric was running at the target level, rising by 0.2%. ... READ MORE \> ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/u9IUDsmxq8Ck) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [Wholesale prices were flat in July, below expectations for 0.2% increase](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/13/wholesale-prices-were-flat-in-july-below-expectations-for-0point2percent-increase.html) _2026-08-13 · Economy_ The producer price index was expected to increase by 0.2% in July, according to the Dow Jones consensus. ## [The Iran war risks bringing the G7's fastest-growing economy to a halt](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/13/iran-war-g7s-fastest-growing-economy.html) _2026-08-13 · Economy_ The U.K. economy is showing further signs of a long-awaited rebound, but the picture is complicated by the fallout from the Iran war and high energy prices. ## [Market Minute: PPI capturing AI supply shock](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/market-minute-ppi-capturing-ai-supply-shock/) _2026-08-13 · Joseph Brusuelas · The Real Economy Blog_ Through June over the past year, prices of electronic sand accessories rose by 27.6% as demand for those products has accelerated. ... READ MORE \> ## ['Nobody wants it': Lettuce prices see record-setting plunge as cyclospora spooks consumers](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/12/lettuce-prices-cyclospora-cpi.html) _2026-08-12 · Economy_ Lettuce prices posted their sharpest month-over-month decline on record as diners reconsider the vegetable amid the cyclospora outbreak. ## [U.S. budget deficit surged in July to highest level since March 2021](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/12/us-budget-deficit-surged-in-july-to-highest-level-since-march-2021.html) _2026-08-12 · Economy_ Beyond the big single-month jump, the collective red ink over the 10 months of the fiscal year rose to nearly $1.8 trillion, surpassing the same period in 2025. ## [Here are five key takeaways from the July CPI inflation report](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/12/here-are-five-key-takeaways-from-the-july-cpi-inflation-report.html) _2026-08-12 · Economy_ Readings for July on the prices consumers pay for goods and services came in pretty much on target. ## [An inflation report Wednesday should be a big deal for the Fed. Here's what to expect](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/11/an-inflation-report-wednesday-should-be-a-big-deal-for-the-fed-heres-what-to-expect.html) _2026-08-12 · Economy_ The consumer price index is expected to show only a modest increase for July. ## [U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/07/jobs-report-july-2026.html) _2026-08-07 · Economy_ Nonfarm payrolls were projected to increase by 83,000 in July while the unemployment rate would hold steady at 4.2%, according to the Dow Jones consensus. ## [Here are three key takeaways from the disappointing July jobs report](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/07/here-are-three-key-takeaways-from-the-disappointing-july-jobs-report.html) _2026-08-07 · Economy_ Nonfarm payrolls in the U.S. unexpectedly declined in July, but so did the unemployment rate, leaving investors with mixed signals. ## [The July jobs numbers are due out Friday. Here's what to expect](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/06/the-july-jobs-numbers-are-due-out-friday-heres-what-to-expect.html) _2026-08-07 · Economy_ Nonfarm payrolls are expected to post a gain of just 83,000 with an unchanged unemployment rate at 4.2%. ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RW27vg45Vh60) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [Private companies added just 44,000 workers in July, below expectations, ADP reports](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/05/private-companies-added-just-44000-workers-in-july-below-expectations-adp-reports.html) _2026-08-05 · Economy_ Hiring at private companies slowed considerably in July, with most of the job growth coming health care. ## [Europe is blowing up riverbeds as an extreme drought wreaks havoc on its economy](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/05/drought-rhine-danube-water-levels-economy.html) _2026-08-05 · Economy_ Severe drought is disrupting energy and freight across Europe as low Rhine and Danube levels raise risks for supply chains and economic growth. ## [Manufacturing survey shows inflation worries 'worse than pandemic era,' adding to Fed pressure](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/manufacturing-survey-shows-inflation-worries-adding-to-pressure-on-fed.html) _2026-08-04 · Economy_ The commentary pointed to a highly volatile environment in which purchasing managers were struggling to stay ahead ## [As Warsh’s Fed faces pressure to act on inflation, these indicators show it’s at its lowest in years](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/31/these-fed-alternative-indicators-show-inflation-is-at-lowest-in-years.html) _2026-07-31 · Economy_ Trimmed mean measures are painting a different picture than the headline numbers. ## [China's factory activity unexpectedly contracts in July on demand slump, typhoons](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/31/china-pmi-factory-activity-economic-growth-exports-.html) _2026-07-31 · Economy_ China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in July, as the export rush that powered a second-quarter rebound began to unwind. ## [U.S. economy slowed to 1.5% growth rate in Q2; June core inflation at 3.3%](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/30/us-economy-slowed-to-1point5percent-growth-rate-in-q2-june-core-inflation-at-3point3percent.html) _2026-07-30 · Economy_ While the GDP number was below expectations, the miss appeared to come from a decline in federal government spending and inventories. ## [Consumer prices up 4.6 percent, imports up 21.3 percent, domestic exports down 7.9 percent, and consumer confidence index down 0.4 percent in June 2026](https://sib.org.bz/release-2026-07-29/) _2026-07-30 · The Statistical Institute of Belize · Statistical Institute of Belize_ Today, the Statistical Institute of Belize published its latest statistics on the consumer price index, external trade, and the consumer confidence index for April 2026. Consumer Price Index The Statistical Institute of Belize’s most recent monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) survey showed that, for the month of June 2026, the All-Items CPI, which measures overall price levels across all categories… ## [What a divided Fed means for investors](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/29/fed-meeting-interest-rates-warsh-stocks-bonds.html) _2026-07-29 · Economy_ Wall Street has a clear takeaway from this week's Federal Reserve decision: A hike is likely on the horizon. ## [Singapore tightens monetary policy in surprise move as rising oil prices rekindle inflation risk](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/27/singapore-mas-july-monetary-policy-middle-east-oil-prices-inflation-.html) _2026-07-27 · Economy_ Unlike most central banks, the MAS manages medium-term price stability by managing the Singapore dollar exchange rate against a trade-weighted basket of currencies. ## [The Socio-Demographic Survey 2026](https://nbs.gov.so/the-socio-demographic-survey-2026/) _2026-07-26 · admin · (untitled)_ The Socio-Demographic Survey 2026 represents an important milestone in advancing a modern, reliable, and nationally driven statistical system. By integrating geospatial modelling techniques with comprehensive field data collection, the survey produced population estimates for five selected districts, demonstrating the value of innovative statistical methods in generating timely and evidence-based… ## [Consumer Price Index (CPI) June 2026](https://nbs.gov.so/consumer-price-index-cpi-june-2026/) _2026-07-25 · admin · (untitled)_ The Somalia Consumer Price Index (CPI). Over the twelve months to June 2026, the CPI rose 8.1%. The most significant price rises over the twelve months were Restaurants and Accommodation Services (+19.1%): driven by Restaurant Services (+22%). There were no negative movements during June2026. State-level increases (highest to lowest): Galmudug (+12.4%), Puntland (+9.0%), Banadir (+8.6%), The post… ## [Trump's new global tariff draws rebukes from trade partners over forced labor justification](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/24/trump-global-tariffs-trade-imbalance-forced-labor.html) _2026-07-24 · Economy_ U.S. trading partners have rejected the forced labor rationale behind Trump's new global tariffs, while most signaled plans to keep negotiating. ## [Kevin Warsh has homed in on three key phrases. How Fed watchers interpret them](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/22/kevin-warsh-has-homed-in-on-three-key-phrases-how-fed-watchers-interpret-them.html) _2026-07-22 · Economy_ In five public appearances, Warsh has used the phrase "family fight" 13 times, returning to "first principles" 11 times and "inflation is a choice" for the Fed six times. ## [Trump plans generic drug tariffs from 2028 with two-year delay testing U.S. onshoring push](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/22/trump-generic-drugs-tariffs-medicine-trade-.html) _2026-07-22 · Economy_ The latest tariff salvo underscored Trump's goal of reshoring low-cost drug production, but displacing established suppliers like India won't be easy. ## [The Statistical Institute of Belize and the Sustainable Development Unit strengthen partnership to improve national development data](https://sib.org.bz/statistical-institute-of-belize-mou-sustainable-development-unit/) _2026-07-22 · The Statistical Institute of Belize · Statistical Institute of Belize_ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Statistical Institute of Belize and the Sustainable Development Unit strengthen partnership to improve national development data Belmopan City, July 21 , 2026 – The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) and the Sustainable Development Unit (SDU) under the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Solid Waste Management today signed a four-year Memorandum of… ## [Import prices post surprise gain as costs of goods from China hit highest since 2008](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/17/import-prices-post-surprise-gain-as-costs-of-goods-from-china-hit-highest-since-2008.html) _2026-07-17 · Economy_ Import prices were up 0.3% for the month, as a drop in energy was more than offset by increases elsewhere. ## [World Cup gave bars and restaurants a needed boost as consumers flash warning signs, Fed says](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/15/world-cup-economy-spending-alcohol-hotels-fed.html) _2026-07-15 · Economy_ The latest edition of the Fed's Beige Book indicated that the soccer tournament wasn't necessarily translating to broader economic growth. ## [STATISTICAL INSTITUTE OF BELIZE ASSUMES PRO TEMPORE PRESIDENCY OF CENTROESTAD](https://sib.org.bz/pro-tempore-presidency-centroestad/) _2026-07-15 · The Statistical Institute of Belize · Statistical Institute of Belize_ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STATISTICAL INSTITUTE OF BELIZE ASSUMES PRO TEMPORE PRESIDENCY OF CENTROESTAD Belmopan City, July 15, 2026 – The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) will serve as the Pro Tempore President of the Central American Statistical Commission (CENTROESTAD) from July to December 2026, succeeding the Dominican Republic. The official handover took place during the 31st Ordinary… ## [Wholesale prices unexpectedly declined 0.3% in June on big drop in gasoline](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/15/wholesale-inflation-june-2026-.html) _2026-07-15 · Economy_ As with consumer prices, the index benefited from easing energy costs, particularly as oil fell due to the brief pause in tensions between the U.S. and Iran. ## [Renewed Hormuz hostilities drive ECB rates rethink amid ‘extremely volatile’ outlook](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/15/ecb-interest-rates-outlook-iran-war-hormuz.html) _2026-07-15 · Economy_ Several consecutive days of strikes exchanged between the U.S. and Iran have cast uncertainty on the European Central Bank's interest rate decision next week.