Dollar Jumps as Consumer Prices Rise More Than Expected New York, 12 Feb (ONA) --- The US dollar jumped today after data showed that consumer prices rose more than economists expected in January, raising the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates higher for longer as it battles to bring down price pressures. The headline consumer price index rose by 0.5% in January 2025, while the core index rose by 0.4%. Both were expected to rise by ...