CPI, Fed

CPI edged higher in December, complicating the Fed's upcoming decision on rate cuts
Inflation is proving stickier than expected, which could cause Fed to hit pause button on more interest rate cuts.
VIEW Dec CPI rises a touch above expectations, keeps Fed on track
U.S. consumer prices increased slightly more than expected in November as energy costs rose, pointing to an inflation trend that lines up with the Federal Reserve's view for a slower path of rate cuts this year.
Mixed December CPI strengthens case for Fed caution
In short, December’s CPI figures send mixed signals. Despite last week’s data showcasing strength across the board in the US economy, Wednesday’s CPI release gives no clear evidence that this is translating into stronger price pressures. With yields having already risen in recent days, it will probably avert a larger market sell-off.
Inflation rises 2.9% in December, in line with expectations
The Labor Department released the inflation report for December which showed prices were up 2.9% from a year ago, in line with economists expectations and up from 2.7% in November.
Inflation rises for third month to 2.9% in December. What it means for Fed rate cuts.
Annual inflation ticked up for a third straight month in December as food, energy costs rose, CPI report showed. But underlying price measure eased.
US consumer prices rise slightly above expectations in December
U.S. consumer prices increased slightly more than expected in December amid higher costs for energy goods, pointing to still elevated inflation that aligns with the Federal Reserve's projections for fewer interest rate cuts this year.
Inflation pressures ease in December as core CPI rises less than forecast
New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics out Wednesday showed that a key inflation metric eased for the first time since ...
CPI Inflation Ticked Up To 2.9% In December—Highest Since July As Economists Note Stalling Progress
Progress on inflation should stall this year” as fiscal, immigration and trade policies shift, caution Bank of America ...
December CPI: Inflation Ends 2024 In 'Red Zone' Yardage
Financial writer analyzes December CPI report showing inflation above target, speculates on future trajectory and Federal ...
December CPI Report: What to Expect From Inflation Data
The closely scrutinized monthly consumer-price index is due at 8:30 a.m. ET. Here are some key points to know ahead of the ...
December CPI report expected to show sticky inflation as investors recalibrate rate cut bets
December's Consumer Price Index will serve as the latest test of whether an inflation resurgence is a risk to the US economy ...
Analysis of US CPI Report for December
There have been some troubling signs of inflation expectations picking up. The University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer ...
The December CPI Release Could Deepen The Selloff In The S&P 500
The selloff in the S&P 500 could continue if the core CPI comes at 0.3% MoM, which would be above the expectations of 0.2% ...
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq set for slightly higher open as CPI report looms; JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs launch earnings season
Follow all the action as the December CPI inflation report impacts bonds, stocks and forex, and Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan ...