1.   At the same time, several recent inflation statistics could cause the Fed to hold off on a rate increase.

2.   Because Social Security payouts were tied to the CPI, the rising inflation statistics were forcing the government to pay retirees more.

3.   In fact, it is a mistake to take either the labor-market figures or the inflation statistics too literally.

4.   Inflation statistics released Thursday provided few clues to which way the economy might tip.

5.   Still, analysts note that government inflation statistics tend to be highest in the early months of the year.

6.   The EU inflation index showed some divergence from inflation statistics published by individual nations although it is not intended to be a substitute for national indices.

7.   The EU inflation index showed some divergence from inflation statistics published by individual nations.

8.   The following week, inflation statistics are also likely to show benign price pressures.

9.   The government is expected to publish December growth and January inflation statistics next week.

10.   The inflation statistics would give them reason to stay calm.