Inflation, federal reserve

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.
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.
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.
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.
The Inflation Data Don't Move the Needle for a Fed on Hold
Wednesday's inflation report doesn't do much to change the outlook for a Federal Reserve that was already taking a break from cutting interest rates. Higher food and gas prices in December drove the largest month-over-month increase in the consumer-price index in nearly a year.
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.
US inflation picked up in December but underlying price pressures eased
U.S. inflation probably worsened last month on the back of higher prices for gas, eggs, and used cars, a trend that could ...
US inflation picks up pace for 3rd month in December
Overall inflation in the United States accelerated for the third-straight month in December. But the core consumer price ...
Inflation Ticks Up to 2.9%, but Underlying Price Gains Are Muted
Gas prices rose sharply, but investors homed in on a small decline in the core CPI.
Consumer price growth rose in December, a sign Trump will inherit stubborn inflation as he takes office
President-elect Donald Trump will re-enter the White House next week against a more challenging economic backdrop than when ...
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The Governments That Survived Inflation
U.S. presidential election, the Democrats joined a slew of governments voted out in the past year in the wake of high ...
Stock market today: Wall Street rips higher after inflation data and strong bank profits
World stocks are mixed follow Wall Street’s mostly positive performance ahead of key U.S. inflation data that could influence ...
Energy and food prices drove inflation in December
The Labor Department's inflation report for the month of December showed that food and energy prices were the primary drivers ...
Restaurant CEOs on the lookout for beef, chicken, and egg inflation for 2025
Its team forward buys beef at a certain price to save on costs and has a freezer program. CFO Michelle Hook is expecting "relatively stable overall costs" in 2025 after the team guided to commodity ...
US Inflation Rises to 2.9% in December, as Gas and Egg Prices Drive Uptick
The consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.9 percent year-over-year in December, the largest annual increase since July. When ...