Core consumer prices in the United States increased 3 percent in September of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - United States Core Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in the United States increased 0.30 percent in September of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides - United States Inflation Rate MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Inflation - a persistent increase in the price level- threatens people’s financial well-being by reducing the purchasing power of money, cutting into the future value of savings, and, when unexpected, lowering the real rate of return on investments. To protect their holdings, people take great pains to find investments whose returns exceed the inflation rate, such as stocks, bonds, and numerous other financial instruments. But when their returns are corrected for inflation, investors often see negative numbers.

Consumer Price Index CPI in the United States increased to 324.80 points in September from 323.98 points in August of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Dataset

This dataset was created by Timal Peramune

Contents

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The raw data that is used in this dataset is the basic OHLC time series dataset for a gold market of the last 20 years collected and verified from different exchanges. This dataset contains over 8677 daily candle prices (rows) and in order to make it wealthy, extra datasets were merged with it to provide more details to each data frame. The sub-datasets contain historical economic information such as interest rates, inflation rates, and others that are highly related and affecting the gold market movement.

Raw dataset:

Time Range: 1988-08-01 to 2023-11-10 Number of data entries: 4050 Number of features: 4 (open, high, low, close OHLC daily candle price)

What are done to prepare this dataset : 1. Starting Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) for all the raw datasets. 2. Find and fill in missing days. 3. Merge all the datasets into one master dataset based on the time index. 4. Verify the merge process. 5. Check and remove Duplicates. 6. Check and fill in missing values. 7. Including the basic technical indicators and price moving averages. 8. Outliers Inspection and treatment by different methods. 9. Adding targets. 10. Feature Analysis to identify the importance of each feature. 11. Final check.

After data preparation and feature engineering:

Time Range: 1999-12-30 to 2023-10-01

Number of data entries: 8677

Number of featuers: 28

Features list: open, high, low, close (OHLC daily candle price) dxy_open, dxy_close, dxy_high, dxy_low, fred_fedfunds, usintr, usiryy (Ecnomic inducators) RSI, MACD, MACD_signal, MACD_hist, ADX, CCI (Technical indicators) ROC SMA_10, SMA_20, EMA_10, EMA_20, SMA_50, EMA_50, SMA_100, SMA_200, EMA_100, EMA_200 (Moving avrages)

Targets List: next_1_day_price next_3_day_price next_7_day_price next_30_day_price next_1_day_Price_Change next_3_day_Price_Change next_7_day_Price_Change next_30_day_Price_Change next_30_day_Price_Change next_1_day_price_direction( Up, Same ,Down) next_3_day_price_direction( Up, Same ,Down) next_7_day_price_direction( Up, Same ,Down) next_30_day_price_direction( Up, Same ,Down)

Abbreviations of Features: dxy = US Dollar Index fred_fedfunds= Effective Federal Funds Rate usintr= US Interest Rate usiryy= US Inflation Rate YOY RSI= Relative Strength Index MACD= Moving Average Convergence Divergence ADX= Avrerage Directional Index CCI=Commodity Channel Index ROC= Rate of Change SMA= Simple Moving Average EMA= Exponential Moving Average

Core Inflation Rate MoM in the United States decreased to 0.20 percent in September from 0.30 percent in August of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Core Inflation Rate MoM.

Inflation Rate in Japan increased to 3 percent in October from 2.90 percent in September of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Japan Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Revenue for the Open-End Investment Funds industry has been increasing over the past five years. Open-end investment funds revenue has been growing slightly but remaining relatively steady at a CAGR of 0.0% to $196.1 billion over the past five years, including an expected increase of 4.2% in the current year. In addition, industry profit has climbed and comprises 33.1% of revenue in the current year. Overall, revenue has been increasing alongside overall asset growth, despite operators being forced to lower fees to meet shifting consumer preferences. The industry has encountered volatility due to the high-interest rate environment for most of the period. Higher interest rates reduce liquidity and make fixed income securities more attractive to investors due to less risk and more predictable interest payments. The industry has also encountered increased growth for ETFs and retail investors. The greatest shift in the industry has been an evolving investor preference for exchange-traded funds (ETFs). While mutual funds account for the majority of industry assets, growth in ETF assets has significantly outpaced that of mutual funds. Expenses that mutual fund investors incur have fallen from 0.5% of assets in 2018 to 0.4% in 2023, as industry operators have cut fees to attract new capital due to pressure from new funds (latest data available). Despite the high interest rate environment, the Fed slashed rates in 2024 and is anticipated to cut rates further in the latter part of 2025, which will boost asset prices. Open-end investment funds' revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 0.3% to $198.7 billion over the five years to 2030. The fears over inflation and a possible recession are expected to dominate the beginning of the outlook period. The Federal Reserve is expected to continue cutting interest rates as inflationary pressures ease. Investment companies' importance will continue to grow, with mutual funds and ETFs representing key channels for individual and institutional investors to access financial markets.

Graph and download economic data for Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 30-Year Constant Maturity, Quoted on an Investment Basis, Inflation-Indexed (RIFLGFCY30XIINA) from 2010 to 2024 about TIPS, 30-year, maturity, investment, Treasury, yield, securities, interest rate, interest, real, rate, and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 20-Year Constant Maturity, Quoted on an Investment Basis, Inflation-Indexed (RIFLGFCY20XIINA) from 2004 to 2024 about 20-year, TIPS, maturity, investment, Treasury, yield, securities, interest rate, interest, real, rate, and USA.

Turkey IG: Inflation Rate: Next 12 Mth: Number of Answers data was reported at 312.000 % Point in Apr 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 323.000 % Point for Mar 2020. Turkey IG: Inflation Rate: Next 12 Mth: Number of Answers data is updated monthly, averaging 323.000 % Point from Jan 2007 (Median) to Apr 2020, with 160 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 362.000 % Point in Oct 2017 and a record low of 135.000 % Point in Jan 2007. Turkey IG: Inflation Rate: Next 12 Mth: Number of Answers data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.S017: Business Tendency Survey: Investment Consumer Goods: Weighted: NACE Rev2.

In the first quarter of 2025, the business investment index in the United Kingdom was 113, compared with 108 in the previous quarter, indicating that business investment has increased. During this time period, there are two notable dips in business investment, the first occurring during the Global Financial Crisis of 2008, and the second in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the UK. This itself was preceded by a long period of virtually no business investment growth between 2016 and 2020, possibly due to the chaotic nature of the UK's withdrawal from the EU. Tax a key issue for businesses in 2025 According to a survey conducted in the second quarter of 2025, approximately 56 percent of UK firms saw taxation as the main external threat facing their business. A rise in the amount of National Insurance Tax that employers pay came into force in April 2025, by far the most significant tax rise in the government's Autumn Budget from the previous year. Possibly due to this, UK businesses have started to scale back their workforce, with payrolled employment falling by over 230,000 since the start of the year. Inflation concerns return in 2025 Just behind taxation, the second-most pressing external issue for the surveyed businesses was that of inflation. As of April 2025, the CPI inflation rate for the UK stood at 3.5 percent, up from 1.7 percent in September 2024. For 2025 as a whole, the annual inflation rate was initially expected to reach 2.6 percent, with this revised upwards to 3.2 percent during the Spring Statement of 2025. According to the same forecasts, the peak of inflation is anticipated for the third quarter of the year, at 3.7 percent, before falling to more usual levels by 2026.

Inflation Rate in China increased to 0.20 percent in October from -0.30 percent in September of 2025. This dataset provides - China Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Turkey IG: Inflation Rate: Next 12 Mth: Weighted Average data was reported at 13.300 % Point in Apr 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 13.100 % Point for Mar 2020. Turkey IG: Inflation Rate: Next 12 Mth: Weighted Average data is updated monthly, averaging 8.250 % Point from Jan 2007 (Median) to Apr 2020, with 160 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31.400 % Point in Nov 2018 and a record low of 5.600 % Point in Jun 2013. Turkey IG: Inflation Rate: Next 12 Mth: Weighted Average data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.S017: Business Tendency Survey: Investment Consumer Goods: Weighted: NACE Rev2.

U.S. Economic and Financial Dataset

Dataset Description

This dataset combines historical U.S. economic and financial indicators, spanning the last 50 years, to facilitate time series analysis and uncover patterns in macroeconomic trends. It is designed for exploring relationships between interest rates, inflation, economic growth, stock market performance, and industrial production.

Key Features

• Frequency: Monthly
• Time Period: Last 50 years from Nov-24
• Sources:
  • Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
  • Yahoo Finance

Dataset Feature Description

1. Interest Rate (Interest_Rate):

   • The effective federal funds rate, representing the interest rate at which depository institutions trade federal funds overnight.

2. Inflation (Inflation):

   • The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, an indicator of inflation trends.

3. GDP (GDP):

   • Real GDP measures the inflation-adjusted value of goods and services produced in the U.S.

4. Unemployment Rate (Unemployment):

   • The percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking work.

5. Stock Market Performance (S&P500):

   • Monthly average of the adjusted close price, representing stock market trends.

6. Industrial Production (Ind_Prod):

   • A measure of real output in the industrial sector, including manufacturing, mining, and utilities.

Dataset Statistics

1. Total Entries: 599
2. Columns: 6
3. Memory usage: 37.54 kB
4. Data types: float64

Feature Overview

• Columns:
  • Interest_Rate: Monthly Federal Funds Rate (%)
  • Inflation: CPI (All Urban Consumers, Index)
  • GDP: Real GDP (Billions of Chained 2012 Dollars)
  • Unemployment: Unemployment Rate (%)
  • Ind_Prod: Industrial Production Index (2017=100)
  • S&P500: Monthly Average of S&P 500 Adjusted Close Prices

Executive Summary

This project explores the interconnected dynamics of key macroeconomic indicators and financial market trends over the past 50 years, leveraging data from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) and Yahoo Finance. The dataset integrates critical variables such as the Federal Funds Rate, Inflation (CPI), Real GDP, Unemployment Rate, Industrial Production, and the S&P 500 Index, providing a holistic view of the U.S. economy and financial markets.

The analysis focuses on uncovering relationships between these variables through time-series visualization, correlation analysis, and trend decomposition. Key findings are included in the Insights section. This project serves as a robust resource for understanding long-term economic trends, policy impacts, and market behavior. It is particularly valuable for students, researchers, policymakers, and financial analysts seeking to connect macroeconomic theory with real-world data.

Potential Use Cases

• Economic Analysis: Examine relationships between interest rates, inflation, GDP, and unemployment.
• Stock Market Prediction: Study how macroeconomic indicators influence stock market trends.
• Time Series Modeling: Perform ARIMA, VAR, or other models to forecast economic trends.
• Cyclic Pattern Analysis: Identify how economic shocks and recoveries impact key indicators.

Snap of Power Analysis

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To ensure sufficient power, the dataset covers last 50 years of monthly data i.e., around 600 entries.

Key Insights derived through EDA, time-series visualization, correlation analysis, and trend decomposition

• Interest Rate and Inflation Dynamics: The interest Rate and inflation exhibit an inverse relationship, especially during periods of aggressive monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve.
• Economic Growth and Market Performance: GDP growth and the S&P 500 Index show a positive correlation, reflecting how market performance often aligns with overall economic health.
• Labor Market and Industrial Output: Unemployment and industrial production demonstrate a strong inverse relationship. Higher industrial output is typically associated with lower unemployment
• Market Behavior During Economic Shocks: The S&P 500 experienced sharp declines during significant crises, such as the 2008 financial crash and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. These events also triggered increased unemployment and contractions in GDP, highlighting the interplay between markets and the broader economy.
• Correlation Highlights: S&P 500 and GDP have a strong positive correlation. Interest rates negatively correlate with GDP and inflation, reflecting monetary policy impacts. Unemployment is negatively correlated with industrial production but positively correlated with interest rates.

Link to GitHub Repo

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In October 2025, the monthly inflation rate in China ranged at 0.2 percent compared to the same month in the previous year. Inflation had peaked at 2.8 percent in September 2022, but eased thereafter. The annual average inflation rate in China ranged at 0.2 percent in 2024. China’s inflation in comparison The term inflation means the devaluation of money caused by a permanent increase of the price level for products such as consumer or investment goods. The inflation rate is most commonly measured by the Consumer Price Index. The Consumer Price Index shows the price development for private expenses based on a basket of products representing the consumption of an average consumer household. Compared to other major economies in the world, China has a moderate and stable level of inflation. The inflation in China is on average lower than in other BRIC countries, although China enjoys higher economic growth rates. Inflation rates of developed regions in the world had for a long time been lower than in China, but that picture changed fundamentally during the coronavirus pandemic with most developed countries experiencing quickly rising consumer prices. Regional inflation rates in China In China, there is a regional difference in inflation rates. As of May 2025, Shaanxi province experienced the highest CPI growth, while Guangxi reported the lowest. In recent years, inflation rates in rural areas have often been slightly higher than in the cities. According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, inflation was mainly fueled by a surge in prices for food and micellaneous items and services in recent months. The price gain in other sectors was comparatively slight. Transport prices have decreased recently, but had grown significantly in 2021 and 2022.

Context:

Inflation is a critical economic indicator that reflects the overall increase in prices of goods and services within an economy over a specific period. Understanding inflation trends on a global scale is crucial for economists, policymakers, investors, and businesses. This dataset provides comprehensive insights into the inflation rates of various countries for the year 2022. The data is sourced from reputable international organizations and government reports, making it a valuable resource for economic analysis and research.

Content:

This dataset includes four essential columns:

1.**Countries:** The names of countries for which inflation data is recorded. Each row represents a specific country.

2.**Inflation, 2022:** The inflation rate for each country in the year 2022. Inflation rates are typically expressed as a percentage and indicate the average increase in prices for that year.

3.**Global Rank:** The rank of each country based on its inflation rate in 2022. Countries with the highest inflation rates will have a lower rank, while those with lower inflation rates will have a higher rank.

4.**Available Data:** A binary indicator (Yes/No) denoting whether complete and reliable data for inflation in 2022 is available for a particular country. This column helps users identify the data quality and coverage.

Potential Use Cases:

-**Economic Analysis:** Researchers and economists can use this dataset to analyze inflation trends globally, identify countries with high or low inflation rates, and make comparisons across regions.

-**Investment Decisions:** Investors and financial analysts can incorporate inflation data into their risk assessments and investment strategies.

-**Business Planning:** Companies operating in multiple countries can assess the impact of inflation on their costs and pricing strategies, helping them make informed decisions.

Data Accuracy: Efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data; however, users are encouraged to cross-reference this dataset with official sources for critical decision-making processes.

Updates: This dataset will be periodically updated to include the latest available inflation data, making it an ongoing resource for tracking global inflation trends.

Acknowledgments: We would like to express our gratitude to the numerous agencies and organizations that collect and publish inflation data, contributing to the transparency and understanding of economic conditions worldwide.

License: This dataset is provided under an open data license, allowing users to freely use and share the data while adhering to the specified licensing terms.

Feel free to adapt and expand upon this template to create a comprehensive and informative dataset description for your Kaggle publication on global inflation rates for 2022.

Between January 1971 and May 2025, gold had average annual returns of **** percent, which was only slightly more than the return of commodities, with an annual average of around eight percent. The annual return of gold was over ** percent in 2024. What is the total global demand for gold? The global demand for gold remains robust owing to its historical importance, financial stability, and cultural appeal. During economic uncertainty, investors look for a safe haven, while emerging markets fuel jewelry demand. A distinct contrast transpired during COVID-19, when the global demand for gold experienced a sharp decline in 2020 owing to a reduction in consumer spending. However, the subsequent years saw an increase in demand for the precious metal. How much gold is produced worldwide? The production of gold depends mainly on geological formations, market demand, and the cost of production. These factors have a significant impact on the discovery, extraction, and economic viability of gold mining operations worldwide. In 2024, the worldwide production of gold was expected to reach *** million ounces, and it is anticipated that the rate of growth will increase as exploration technologies improve, gold prices rise, and mining practices improve.