CPI, Fed

Latest CPI Inflation Report Makes January Fed Rate Cut Very Unlikely
Consumer Price Index showed an acceleration to 2.9%, the highest rate since July. With such high inflation, the Fed is unlikely to cut rates in January.
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.
Fed’s Barkin Says CPI Data Show Inflation Headed Toward 2% Goal
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin said fresh inflation data show the central bank continues to see progress on lowering inflation toward its 2% goal, but that interest rates should remain restrictive.
CPI data show inflation progress toward 2% goal, says Fed's Barkin
Figures from December show core inflation tamer than expected, but "there's still work to do" amid broader uncertainty.
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.
CPI Inflation Report: What to Expect—and How the Release Will Affect the Fed and Interest Rates
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release the consumer price index report for December at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday. What the inflation data will mean for the Fed and interest rates.
Core CPI report offers 'some relief' that could allow the Fed to cut rates in 2025, analyst says
Wednesday's softer-than-expected core CPI number offers some relief to the Federal Reserve, especially after last week's hot employment report, that could allow interest-rate cuts to remain on the table in 2025,
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 report: Economists expect annual inflation to come in at 2.9% as of December,
Girard: The CPI data will impact expectations for the Fed over the course of 2025
Michelle Girard, head of U.S. at NatWest Markets, discusses expectations for today's inflation data, and how that could shift the Fed's narrative on rate cuts this year.
Stock Market News: Dow Set to Open Up Ahead of the CPI Inflation Report
Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures are rising in premarket trading Wednesday as the stock market braces for the latest CPI inflation report and earnings from several big U.S. banks.
What CPI Report Could Mean for Donald Trump
The incoming president is set to inherit three months of rising inflation from his predecessor, the Consumer Price Index ...
Stock market today: Dow jumps 700 points, Nasdaq soars 2.5% after cool CPI reading
The shelter index saw prices increase 4.6% compared to the year prior, the lowest level since January 2022. While the index ...
Gold advances as softer core CPI data revives Fed easing hopes
Gold prices extended gains on Wednesday, as the dollar dipped after U.S. core inflation data came in softer than expected, ...
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq surge after softer-than-forecast core CPI, bond yields fall; JPMorgan, Goldman launch earnings season
Wall Street sees best CPI day since at least late 2023; Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan kick off the new earnings season ...
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 ...
Mixed CPI Data For December
A jump in energy prices was primarily responsible for the increase in the overall CPI, especially energy commodities (fuel ...
Core CPI Inflation Eases; S&P 500 Futures Jump, Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Rise (Live Coverage)
Consumer price index data for December showed that core price pressures eased more than expected. S&P 500 futures rose as ...
Streetwise: What’s to Stop the Fed Hiking This Year?
Could the Fed raise rates this year? Investors broadly think not, but the idea is starting to be seriously considered. The ...