Fed, Inflation

Inflation Stays Firm, but Not Enough to Derail December Fed Cut
The Labor Department on Wednesday reported that consumer prices in October rose 2.6% from a year earlier. That marks a pickup in the pace of inflation from September, when prices were up 2.4% on the year.
October inflation data meets forecasts, keeping Fed on track for December rate cut
New inflation data out Wednesday showed consumer prices rose as forecast in October, keeping the Federal Reserve on track to lower interest rates again in December.
'Fed still set to cut rates despite inflation' - 13 Nov 2024
Michael Reid, the US Economist at RBC Capital Markets, says the Fed is still on track for a rate cut in December.
After inflation report, federal-funds futures point to higher chance of December rate cut
Shortly after a fresh inflation report, federal-funds futures showed an increased probability that the Federal Reserve will lower its benchmark interest rate in December. The probability of a quarter-percentage point cut by the Fed next month rose to 75.
Traders bet on Fed December rate cut after inflation data
Traders of contracts that settle to the Federal Reserve's policy rate moved Wednesday to price in a firmer chance of another quarter-point interest-rate cut at the central bank's meeting next month, after a government report showed consumer inflation rose in October in line with economist expectations.
Odds of a December Interest-Rate Cut Jump After Inflation Matches Expectations
Wall Street gained confidence that the Federal Reserve will opt for another quarter-point interest-rate cut in December after the consumer price index for October matched expectations. Traders saw a 79.
Wall Street ends mixed while inflation data keeps Fed rate-cut hopes intact
The Dow and the S&P 500 ended slightly higher on Wednesday while the Nasdaq lost ground after October data showed consumer ...
Wall Street edges higher after inflation data keeps Fed rate-cut hopes intact
The consumer price index rose 0.2% in October for the fourth straight month, and advanced 2.6% on an annual basis.
Inflation Ticks Up, as the Fed’s Victory Remains Incomplete
Inflation has cooled notably, but a pickup in annual price increases underscores that it is not fully back to normal.
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Fed officials wary of inflation risks as they weigh more rate cuts
"I anticipate the FOMC will most likely need more rate cuts to finish the journey" of bringing inflation toward the Fed ...
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Stock market today: Tech lags as inflation print keeps Fed rate cut on track
The report appears to keep the Federal Reserve on track for a December rate cut. Minneapolis Fed president Neel ...
Stock market today: Indexes trade mixed as investors assess rate outlook after new inflation data
Inflation accelerated slightly for the month of October, sparking concern the Fed could pause its interest rate-cutting cycle ...
Next Fed rate cut could be 'least justified one in modern history': Leuthold Group
Forget the "Fed put." These days, it's starting to seem like the Federal Reserve has been working on a new derivative: the ...
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Fed lowers key interest rate by quarter point as inflation eases but pace of cuts may slow
After a September half-point cut, the reduction would bring the benchmark federal funds rate down three-quarters of a point ...
The Fed Cut Interest Rates In November, And More Rate Cuts Are Coming
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% on November 7. More interest rate cuts are likely through the end of 2026.
Right before the election, inflation picked up to 2.6 percent annual rate
Economists expect Wednesday’s report will show inflation edged up at a 2.6 percent annual rate in October, compared with a ...