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.
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 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 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.
After CPI inflation data, fed-funds futures point to potential rate cut in June
Federal-funds futures on Wednesday were pointing to the Federal Reserve keeping its benchmark interest rate at the current level potentially until June, as traders assessed data showing that core U.S.
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 as investors debate if and when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in 2025.
Fed's Barkin says latest CPI data shows price pressures continue to ease
U.S. inflation data for December indicates price pressures are continuing to ease, Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
CPI Slows; Bank Earnings Show Growth And Rising Expectations For 2025
Inflation data this week has come in below forecasts. Earnings season is off to a solid start. Is this the medicine the ...
Stock market today: Dow soars 634 points and yields fall after cool CPI and strong bank earnings
US stocks soared as traders cheered encouraging inflation data, while the 10-year Treasury plunged 13 basis points.
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, ...
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 ...