headline inflation
noun
economics
: a measure of inflation that is based on an unadjusted price index
… but core inflation has indeed been a much more reliable guide than headline inflation, which fluctuates wildly.—
Paul Krugman
compare core inflation
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Global headline inflation is expected to decline at a slightly slower pace than what was expected in January.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Singapore’s monetary authority said increases in the costs of food and private transport in March mainly contributed to the headline inflation.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Wall Street had been looking for headline inflation of 2.6% and core at 3%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
The Monetary Authority of Singapore forecast headline inflation to average 1.5%–2.5% in 2025, compared to 2.4% in 2024.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Singapore’s monetary authority said increases in the costs of food and private transport in March mainly contributed to the headline inflation.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Wall Street had been looking for headline inflation of 2.6% and core at 3%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
The Monetary Authority of Singapore forecast headline inflation to average 1.5%–2.5% in 2025, compared to 2.4% in 2024.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Headline inflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headline%20inflation. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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