Inflation, federal reserve

Inflation pressures ease in December as core CPI rises less than forecast
New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics out Wednesday showed that a key inflation metric eased for the first time since July. On a "core" basis, which strips out the more volatile costs of food and gas,
'Core' rate of inflation eases a bit, CPI shows. Fed and Wall Street get some breathing room.
A key measure of consumer prices rose less than expected in December, perhaps calming at least temporarily fresh worries about a recent rebound in inflation. An uptick in inflation since the end of su
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.
Inflation rises 2.9% in December, in line with expectations
The Labor Department released the inflation report for December which showed prices were up 2.9% from a year ago, in line with economists expectations and up from 2.7% in November.
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,
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.
Core CPI Inflation Eases; Lifting S&P 500 Futures, Fed Rate-Cut Hopes (Live)
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.
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.
Softer Reading on Core Inflation Revives Bets on Rate Cuts
Traders are feeling more confident that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year after a key inflation gauge came in cooler than expected. Core consumer prices, which exclude volatile food and energy categories,
Inflation rises for third month to 2.9% in December. What it 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.
US Consumer Inflation Rises To 2.9 Percent In December
US consumer inflation rose for a third straight month in December as energy prices rose, according to government data published Wednesday, adding pressure on the Federal Reserve to pause rate cuts.

CPI, Fed

CPI Inflation Ticked Up To 2.9% In December—Highest Since July As Economists Note Stalling Progress
Progress on inflation should stall this year” as fiscal, immigration and trade policies shift, caution Bank of America ...
CPI Report: How Markets Are Reacting to the Inflation Data, in Charts
Take a look at how various financial markets are trading following the release of December's consumer-price index: stock ...
Inflation accelerated as expected in December
US inflation continued to heat up at the end of 2024. The consumer price index rose 2.9% year-over-year in December, above ...
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, S&P 500 and Nasdaq set for slightly higher open as CPI report looms; JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs launch earnings season
Follow all the action as the December CPI inflation report impacts bonds, stocks and forex, and Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan ...
Gold edges up on soft inflation print, US CPI in focus
Gold prices extended gains on Tuesday after U.S. inflation data came in slightly weaker than expected, giving investors faint ...
Stock market today: Indexes mixed as investors brace for a critical inflation report
Investors are gearing up for December's crucial consumer price index to determine the direction of Fed policy.
Inflation rose to 3.3% in December in producer price index in threat to outlook
There are growing concerns about the stickiness of inflation and fears that the Federal Reserve may have to keep interest ...