The "Base-Year" Bounce: Understanding December’s CPI Surge
Inflation data often feels like a puzzle, and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for December 2025 is no exception. While the headline figure rose to 2.4% on a year-over-year basis—up from 2.2% in November—the driver behind this acceleration wasn't a sudden surge in new spending.
The China Inflation Paradox: Why 0.8% is a Milestone and a Warning
In the complex machinery of global finance, a single data point from Beijing can send ripples from the Sydney trading floors to the high-rise offices of New York.
US Core CPI Holds at 3.0%: Is the Dollar Gearing Up for Its Next Big Move?
After being delayed by nine days due to the U.S. government shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) finally released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for September — and it didn’t disappoint traders looking for clues about the next move of the U.S. Dollar (USD).