Federal Reserve, CPI

Inflation report shock upends Federal Reserve rate bets heading into 2025
U.S. inflation ticked higher in December, data indicated Wednesday, but core price price pressures eased, potentially sparking a relief rally in stocks tied to renewed bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
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,
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 Wall Street weighed the CPI's implications for Federal Reserve policy as well as positive earnings reports from Dow Jones giants JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs.
There will be no interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year
Forget about rate cuts this year. The Federal Reserve is not budging, no matter how much Wall Street begs for a break. Inflation is being stubborn, the labor market refuses to chill, and the government is racking up deficits like there’s no tomorrow.
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.
CPI Inflation: Potentially Ugly Report May Knock S&P 500, Fed Rate-Cut Hopes (Live)
The consumer price index is expected to show that core inflation ended the year on a bit softer note, but be ready for a disappointment as the S&P 500 tries to get back in rally mode.
Fed likely to stand pat this month, wait for clarity on any tariff impacts: BMO
December's softer-than-expected monthly core reading from the consumer-price index likely gives the Federal Reserve "some breathing room" ahead of uncertain impacts from tariffs, said BMO Capital ...
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Consumer inflation rose 2.9% in 2024 as US lost some progress near end of year
Consumer inflation increased 2.9% in 2024, which is above the Federal Reserve's goal of 2%, but wages overall more than kept ...
Odds of Multiple Rate Cuts in 2025 Are Rising
In the wake of Wednesday’s encouraging consumer price index, Wall Street still expects the Federal Reserve to pause cutting interest rates at its January meeting. But odds of multiple cuts in 2025 ...
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.
Federal Reserve Watch: Smashing Expectations
Get the latest on U.S. job market trends and the changing financial market landscape in relation to Federal Reserve policies ...
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Bitcoin Breaks $98,000 as Inflation Rises to 2.9% in December
Inflation fears are eating away at Bitcoin’s post-election gains, and consumer prices rose a greater-than-expected pace in ...
Top Federal Reserve bank regulator, under fire from GOP, to step down next month
The Federal Reserve’s top financial regulator said Monday that he would resign next month, avoiding a potential confrontation ...
Federal Reserve Watch: Quantitative Tightening Continues
Learn about the Federal Reserve's quantitative tightening program and its impact on the economy, interest rates, and monetary ...
Why Do Some People Claim the Federal Reserve Is Unconstitutional?
Learn why some people believe it was unconstitutional for the government to establish the Federal Reserve Bank and why they believe it should be abolished.
Trump is already winning his war against the Federal Reserve
The Fed’s top bank cop, Michael Barr, is stepping down early to avoid a legal battle with Trump. If the Federal Reserve is ...