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Dec CPI rises a touch above expectations, keeps Fed on track

CBS News on MSN · 19h

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.

Instant 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.

The Financial Times · 1d

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 translating into stronger price pressures. With yields having already risen in recent days, it will probably avert a larger market sell-off.

CPI, Fed and Inflation

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.

Hosted on MSN · 1d

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.

Seeking Alpha · 19h

CPI Inflation: Don't Expect The Fed To Budge

Analysis of CPI inflation data shows mixed results for December 2024, impacting Fed rate decisions and stock market performance in 2025. Read our full outlook on Seeking Alpha.

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The Fed Could Give the Stock Market Exactly What It Wants

The Federal Reserve may just give investors what they want this year after all. The December inflation report, released ...

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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, ...

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Inflation Sped Up in December, a Fresh Challenge for the Fed

The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent from a year earlier, but a measure of underlying inflation was more encouraging.

1don MSN

Core CPI rises less than forecast as inflation pressures ease slightly in December

A key inflation metric eased for the first time since July as investors debate the Federal Reserve's next interest rate ...

1don MSN

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 ...

1don MSN

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 ...

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New inflation reading likely keeps the Fed on pause for now

Fresh inflation data released Wednesday is likely to keep the Federal Reserve on pause during its next policy meeting this ...

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