Fed is going to be even more cautious about inflation after CPI report
CPI data will make the Federal Reserve more cautious about inflation risks, with more Fed watchers saying the central bank wouldn’t cut rates at all this year. U.S. headline CPI inflation rose 0.5% in January,
The Fed Has Stopped Pretending that Price Inflation Is Going Away
Things aren‘t going as planned. Inflation just rose to an 18-month high, and the Fed has stopped saying that it‘s making “progress toward the 2 percent
Next CPI Inflation Report Could Improve 2025 Fed Rate Cut Expectations
This week’s forthcoming Consumer Price Index report could show easing year-on-year inflation, increasing the potential for Fed interest rate cuts in May or June 2025.
Fed Official Warns of Tariffs' Inflation Risk
Just before Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was due to testify before the Senate, one of the central bank's top officials said it might be appropriate for the Fed to postpone its next rate cut "for some time.
US Inflation News Gets Worse as Wholesale Prices Jump
US wholesale prices rose in January by more than forecast on higher food and energy costs, adding to the growing pile of bad inflation news ahead of more potential tariffs threatened by the Trump administration.
US inflation jump puts Fed officials on notice as Powell testifies
Higher inflation readings reported on Wednesday left Federal Reserve officials telling U.S. lawmakers, business executives and the public that they may be waiting longer than they had thought for relief from high interest rates,
CPI and PPI Reports Suggest Fed May Catch a Break on Inflation
Two major indicators this week both showed inflation running a little hotter than expected last month. But there may still be some good news
Fed may only nuance much-maligned ‘averaging’ strategy
The Federal Reserve's widely panned and soon-to-be-revised "average inflation targeting" strategy may survive mostly intact ...
Inflation uptick and tariff fallout cooling expectations of more cuts from Fed
Economists were already scaling back predictions of multiple Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year after data ...
How CD interest rates could be impacted by the inflation rise
High CD interest rates may remain high now that inflation's ticking up again. Here's what savers should consider.
Fed's Logan calls for caution on rate cuts, even if inflation cools
Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Lorie Logan on Friday reiterated her view that even if inflation nears the Fed's 2% ...
While Tariffs Take Center Stage, Inflation Approaches Fed Target
In addition, the latest University of Michigan Consumer Confidence Index retreated to a score of 67.8 in February, down from January’s 71.1 score. Of note, the Current Conditions sub-index got knocked ...
Gold Bull Market Continues Due To Re-Accelerating Inflation
Gold is historically the best inflation hedge, currently in a bull market with strong potential returns, making it a top ...
Powell says Fed is ‘well positioned’ for the ‘risks and uncertainties’ ahead
The Federal Reserve is prepared to keep its key interest rate unchanged for now as inflation remains elevated and the job ...