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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.
CPI report is a relief. Why Fed isn't likely to 'trouble trouble' with cuts.
"It's good news," said Kathy Jones, chief fixed income strategist at Schwab Center for Financial Research. But without a plunge in CPI, which the latest report pegged at 2.9% on a yearly basis, or significant softening in the labor market or economy, Jones expects the Fed to stay on hold about cutting short-term rates further.
December CPI Report: Core Inflation Is Lower Than Feared
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 report: Economists expect annual inflation to come in at 2.9% as of December,
Mixed December CPI strengthens case for Fed caution
Core CPI rose at a monthly 0.2 per cent rate, in line with expectations. However, on an annual basis it rose 3.2 per cent, slightly below market forecasts of a 3.3 per cent increase Wednesday’s release of December’s consumer price index was highly anticipated,
December CPI 'not a green light' for Fed to cut rates soon, says Liesman
CPI 'not a green light' for Fed to cut rates soon, says Liesman. Posted: January 15, 2025 \| Last updated: January 15, 2025. CNBC's Steve Liesman reports on what inflation
Mixed CPI Data For December
A jump in energy prices was primarily responsible for the increase in the overall CPI, especially energy commodities (fuel oil and motor fuels). Click to read.
Interest Rate Cuts 'On Hold... If There Are Any At All In 2025' After December's Sticky Consumer Inflation Report: Economists
Consumer inflation eased slightly in December, with core CPI coming in at 3.2% on a year-over-year basis, below the 3.3% ...
Wall Street Traders Hold Their Breath Before CPI: Markets Wrap
Stocks bounced around all day long, with traders unwilling to make any significant bets as they awaited key inflation data ...
Gold holds steady with investors cautious ahead of US CPI
Gold prices held nearly steady on Tuesday as market participants maintained caution ahead of key U.S. inflation data, which ...
CPI to stall around 3% if Trump import tariffs take hold: Barclays
Investors remain on edge about policy uncertainty a week before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration promises to bring ...
A milder core CPI boosts investor sentiments
Investor spirits were lifted as 10-year Treasury yields plunged 13 basis points to 4.65%, temporarily loosening the recent ...
Inflation revival persists as market risk despite CPI-fueled rally
A relatively benign U.S. reading on consumer price increases triggered a sharp relief rally in stocks and bonds on Wednesday, ...
Housing Price Gains Hold Steady. It’s a Welcome Sign.
Housing inflation held steady in December, an encouraging sign for one of the most stubborn drivers of consumer price growth.
Dow Jones Industrial Average climbs 800 points after US CPI inflation print
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) climbed around 750 points at its peak on Wednesday, pushing into the bullish side to ...
Gold drops 1% as robust US jobs data strengthens dollar
Gold prices dipped on Monday as the U.S. dollar soared to an over two-year high after a robust jobs report last week cemented ...