President Biden discussed the economy in the last interview of his administration on MSNBC’s “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell" Thursday night.

Overall inflation in the United States accelerated for the third-straight month in December. But the core consumer price index increased slightly less than expected, raising the prospect of another interest-rate cut.

U.S. inflation accelerated last month as prices for gas, eggs, and used cars rose, yet underlying price pressures also showed signs of easing, bolstering hopes that the Federal Reserve could still cut its key interest rate this year.

Inflation increased by 2.9% in December 2024, marking three consecutive monthly rises. Mountain West states had the lowest regional inflation, with an increase rate of 1.7% year-over-year.

A Labor Department report showed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.9 per cent on an annual basis in December 2024, the highest since last July

US consumer inflation rose for a third straight month in December as energy prices increased, according to government data published Wednesday, adding pressure on the Federal Reserve to pause rate cuts.

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The cost of living in the Valley has soared sharply over the last five years, but according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there could be signs of relief. Prices in metro Phoenix are up 1.

Annual inflation in the United States climbed to 2.9% in December 2024, marking its third consecutive monthly increase and aligning with market expectations. This steady rise, up from 2.7% in November,

The Labor Department said on Wednesday that inflation rose by 2.9% in December, up from 2.7% in November and the highest rate since July 2024. Biden went on to claim red states "screwed up" on ...

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