INFLATION in the U.S., measured by the PERSONAL CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURES (PCE) price index, ??0.3% month-over-month (m-o-m) in January 2025, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. It matched December's unrevised gain and economists' expectations. While the data showed a MODERATION in ANNUAL INFLATION in January 2025, prices showed some stickiness, with fairly solid monthly gains. Key takeaways from the report, released February 28th, 2025: ? GOODS PRICES ??0.5% amid higher costs of motor vehicles and gasoline. ? SERVICES PRICES ??0.2%, with strong gains in the costs of recreation services partially offset by a decline in the prices of healthcare ? In the 12 months through January 2025, the PCE price index ??2.5% after increasing 2.6% in December 2024 ? Stripping out the volatile food and energy components, the PCE price index ??0.3% in January 2025 after an unrevised 0.2% rise in December. ? In the 12 months through January 2025, CORE INFLATION ??2.6% after climbing 2.9% in December 2024 For more insights, ?? https://lnkd.in/gDVYvZJW ?? https://lnkd.in/gppqvzca WinSolutions | Win on Impact supports investment in #southeastasia SMEs and startups?having viable sustainable innovations relating to #biodiversity, #healthyfood, #nutrition, #health and #healthcare for #EU market entry.
