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The importance of numbers
A healthy democracy needs healthy and regular statistics. Government needs to ensure that
![The National Statistical Office (NSO) released the full report of the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (CES) on June 7(REUTERS PHOTO.) The National Statistical Office (NSO) released the full report of the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (CES) on June 7(REUTERS PHOTO.)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/10/148x111/followed-wider-image-superfan-decades-japan-royals_c8e76a32-07b5-11ea-9cc4-4efb092b4b2b_1718034105751.jpg)
US consumer inflation accelerates to 3.5% in March, dashing hopes of a rate cut
Federal Reserve may be wary of an early interest rate after spike in inflation figures
![Gas prices are seen at a gas station in Riverwoods, Ill., Monday, April 1, 2024. On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, the Labor Department issues its report on inflation at the consumer level in March. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)(AP) Gas prices are seen at a gas station in Riverwoods, Ill., Monday, April 1, 2024. On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, the Labor Department issues its report on inflation at the consumer level in March. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)(AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/10/148x111/Consumer-Prices-0_1712753957009_1712753973023.jpg)
Both dovish and hawkish
RBI has maintained its stance on policy rate citing food inflation. But tying policy to food prices may force economy to sacrifice growth
![The current growth momentum of the economy has given some policy buffer to RBI in keeping interest rates high and (potentially) erring on the side of caution.(PTI Photo) The current growth momentum of the economy has given some policy buffer to RBI in keeping interest rates high and (potentially) erring on the side of caution.(PTI Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/05/148x111/rbi-govt-transfer-to-76-lakh-crore_1e398bec-e6db-11e9-939f-ba4a7f73df5c_1712341088265.jpg)
What do rising gas prices mean for the future of US inflation?
Surging gasoline prices and potential impacts on US inflation take center stage.
![Will February’s gas price surge propel US inflation even higher?(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)(AP) Will February’s gas price surge propel US inflation even higher?(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)(AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/12/148x111/Consumer-Spending-0_1710221919545_1710222017681.jpg)