Fed, Inflation

Inflation rose to 5-month high in December. What that 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.
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.
Lower inflation in the December quarter boosts chances of an interest rate cut
A larger than expected drop in inflation data has boosted the chances of an interest rate cut as soon as February.
December Australia Inflation: A Cool Report Unlocks A Rate Cut In February
Australia's CPI inflation slows to 2.4% YoY in Q4 2024, driven by government rebates. Click here to find out what investors need to know.
Australia’s Inflation Eases, Opening Door to Interest-Rate Cuts
Australia’s core inflation eased by more than expected in the final three months of 2024, opening the door to an interest-rate cut as soon as next month and sending the currency lower.
February rate cut more likely as core inflation drops
The odds of an interest rate cut next month have increased with official figures showing the RBA’s preferred measure of inflation fell to 3.2% over the year to December.
Inflation falls, opening door for February rate cut
A Reserve Bank rate cut is on the cards for February after underlying inflation for the December quarter came in below expectations.
Inflation: December core CPI comes in softer than expected
New inflation data out Wednesday showed headline consumer prices rose as forecast in December as core prices showed some easing with the Federal Reserve's path forward in focus. The latest data from ...
Here's the inflation breakdown for December 2024 — in one chart
The consumer price index, an inflation gauge, rose 2.9% on an annual basis in December 2024 on the back of higher food and ...
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December CPI Forecasts Predict Stalled Progress on Inflation
The December CPI report, due Wednesday, is predicted to show another month of sticky inflation. Gas, food, vehicle, and shelter costs are among the areas believed to have kept the CPI elevated ...
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Inflation accelerated as expected in December
Inflation sped up in December as expected, marking the third consecutive month of acceleration. The consumer price index, an inflation measure, increased by 2.9% over the year that ended in ...
Here’s What To Expect From January’s CPI Inflation Figures
The Consumer Price Index report for January is expected to show broadly unchanged annual inflation according to nowcasts. That may be broadly good news for the Fed.
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December Inflation Data Closes Door on January Rate Cut, but There’s Improvement Under the Hood
The December Consumer Price Index report showed that overall inflation rose last month, driven largely by a spike in energy prices. But under the hood, a moderation in core inflation offers ...
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Despite Increases, December CPI Shows Inflation Still Under 3%
The good news is inflation seems to be settling just under 3%. Prices rose just 2.9% over the 12 months ending in December, according to the monthly Consumer Price Index released by the U.S ...
Inflation has gone up for the third straight month, but switching bank accounts could help protect your funds
Knowing when to switch bank accounts can be stressful, especially as inflation rises. Find out how to know it's time to ...
Iowans have lost an estimated $34,000 to inflation since 2020.
How much has rising inflation since 2020 cost you? While Iowans need to spend more to maintain their standard of living, ...