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.
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.
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 Report Keeps the Fed on Track: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
Disinflation in key areas of consumer prices should help the Federal Reserve stick to its policy path of gradual cuts to interest rates.
US Inflation Likely Remained Sticky-High Last Month, Threatening Interest Rate Cuts
U.S. inflation likely worsened last month on the back of higher prices for gas, eggs, and used cars, a trend that could make it less likely that the Federal Reserve will cut its key interest rate much
Cooler core inflation revives bets on Fed rate cuts
Federal Reserve policymakers may be able to reduce interest rates a couple of times this year, traders bet on Wednesday, after a government report helped allay fears that inflation was accelerating in the final full month of Joe Biden's presidency.
Bonds Have Banner Day as Inflation Report Revives Fed-Cut Bets
US government bonds had their best day in months after benign inflation data revived the case for additional Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts.
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 ...
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 ...
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What Is the Consumer Price Index? Definition and Importance
The consumer price index is a weighted average collection of the prices of common goods and services. Changes in the CPI over time are used to estimate the rate of inflation. The consumer price ...
CNBC Daily Open: Muted CPI gives markets best day since November
Cooler-than-expected inflation readings and positive bank earnings provided a string of good news for bulls after a dismal ...
Stock market today: Dow jumps 700 points, Nasdaq soars 2.5% after cool CPI reading
The benchmark S&P 500 ( ^GSPC) popped more than 1.8%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI) rose more than 1.6%, or ...
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 ...
CNBC Daily Open: Markets celebrate cool CPI, and bank earnings
This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to ...
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December CPI: The Good, the Bad, and the Expensive
CPI report wasn't awful. But it wasn't nearly as good as the mainstream pundits made it sound. In fact, price inflation is ...
What's in store for the week ahead? US CPI and China’s GDP in the Spotlight
This week, attention will centre on inflation data from major economies, including the US, EU, and UK. Additionally, China's ...