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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But higher energy prices are expected to push headline inflation toward 4% in the coming months, with fuel inflation forecast to exceed 18% in the second quarter.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on Thursday increased its forecast for headline inflation in Russia, which includes food and energy prices, this year by a percentage point to 6%.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
The slowdown in headline inflation was largely driven by deepening energy deflation, following the resumption of generous electricity and gas subsidies, Surya said.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Getty Images Key Facts Electricity prices increased 6.3% in the 12 months ending January 2026, more than double the headline inflation rate of 2.5%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on Thursday increased its forecast for headline inflation in Russia, which includes food and energy prices, this year by a percentage point to 6%.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
The slowdown in headline inflation was largely driven by deepening energy deflation, following the resumption of generous electricity and gas subsidies, Surya said.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Getty Images Key Facts Electricity prices increased 6.3% in the 12 months ending January 2026, more than double the headline inflation rate of 2.5%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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