Inflation, Federal Reserve

Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Won’t Show the Progress Officials Want to See
Inflation data coming Friday should show a quicker rise in consumer prices at the end of 2024, supporting the Federal Reserve’s latest decision to hold off on further rate cuts. The Bureau of Economic Analysis will release the personal consumption expenditures,
Fed’s Bowman Wants More Inflation Progress Before Cutting Rates
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said she wants to see additional progress on inflation before the central bank lowers interest rates further, and questioned how restrictive policy might be given the economy’s strength.
Fed's drops line on making progress on inflation
The Federal Reserve's typically bland public statement after it votes on U.S. interest rates dropped a line about making progress on lowering inflation. In December, the Fed said, "Inflation has made progress toward the committee's 2% objective but remains somewhat elevated.
Where Inflation—and Inflation Expectations—Stand as the Fed Meeting Wraps Up
Since officials first cut rates in September, inflation has made uneven progress back down toward the central bank’s target. Meanwhile, investor expectations of inflation one and two y
Federal government buoyed by today’s falling inflation figures
So, the government is jubilant about this news with the treasurer declaring the worst of inflation is behind us. If today's data is followed by a rate-cut it could open the door to an earlier election.
The Fed’s go-to inflation gauge heated up again
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge moved even higher in December, driven in part by rising food and energy ...
Inflation gauge favored by Fed showed price growth picked up in December
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, known as the personal consumption expenditures index, rose in December in ...
Inflation finishes 2024 well above Fed’s 2% target, PCE shows. Rate cuts on hold.
The price gauge used by the Federal Reserve to help set U.S. interest rates accelerated in December, pushing the bank further ...
High Inflation Sows Debate About New Fed Playbook for Tariffs
Fresh tariffs amid high inflation are making the Fed’s job uniquely difficult and feeding uncertainty about what to expect ...
Inflation Ticked Higher Last Month, in Latest Sign of Persistent Price Pressures
An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve rose slightly last month, the latest sign that some consumer prices ...
Bowman: Inflation risks to the upside, further rate cuts should be gradual, cautious
Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman said she still expects declining inflation to allow further interest rate cuts this ...
U.S. Fed Keeps Rates On Hold As Inflation Stays Sticky
Fed kept its key interest rate on hold in a range between 4.25-4.5%, following three consecutive cuts. TD Asset Management's ...
Fed’s Bowman sees ‘upside risks’ to inflation, backs cautious and gradual policy approach
Progress on inflation was “noticeably” slower last year than in 2023, and upside risks to higher price pressures remain, and therefore the U.S. central bank should adopt a cautious and gradual ...
US inflation rise in December; consumer spending accelerates
U.S. prices increased in December while consumer spending surged, suggesting that the Federal Reserve could delay cutting ...
Dow Jones Today: Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Key Inflation Report; Major Indexes on Track to Post January Gains
Stock futures are higher Friday morning as investors respond to a steady stream of earnings reports and await the release of a closely followed inflation indicator.
PCE Inflation Report: Live Coverage
Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures are rising in premarket trading Friday as the stock market waits for news on President ...