US inflation rises 2.6% YoY in first annual acceleration since March; Wall Street sees fewer rate cuts in 2025
2 months ago

US inflation rises 2.6% YoY in first annual acceleration since March; Wall Street sees fewer rate cuts in 2025

Live Mint  

US inflation ticked higher in October 2024 amid higher costs for shelter after having slowed in September to their lowest pace since 2021, which led Wall Street to lower its bets for the US Federal Reserve's definite interest rate cuts in 2025. US consumer price index rose 2.6 per cent from a year earlier, up from 2.4 per cent in September, marking the first rise in annual inflation in seven months or the first acceleration on an annual basis since March. US Inflation in October 2024: Key Metrics Excluding volatile food and energy costs, “core” consumer prices rose 3.3 per cent from a year earlier, just as in September. At a news conference last week, US Fed Chairman Jerome Powell expressed confidence that inflation is still heading down to the central bank’s two per cent target, though perhaps slowly and unevenly. The annual increase in US inflation has slowed considerably from a peak of 9.1 per cent in June 2022, but remains above the Fed's two per cent target.

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Dec inflation: Some analysts see rate cut from Feb, others yet another pause
2 days, 6 hours ago

Dec inflation: Some analysts see rate cut from Feb, others yet another pause

New Indian Express  

Watchers of the Reserve Bank are divided over the impact of falling inflation on the potential for a rate cut next month. Two of them forecast another pause in policy rate cuts, arguing that prices remain stubbornly above the central bank’s comfort level, with inflation at 5.2 percent in December. While Aditi Nayar, the chief economist at Icra Ratings, and …

Falling core inflation raises odds of RBA trimming interest rates in February
1 week ago

Falling core inflation raises odds of RBA trimming interest rates in February

ABC  

A fall in the Reserve Bank's preferred measure of consumer price rises has increased the odds of an interest rate cut in February, despite an increase in headline inflation. AMP's deputy chief economist Diana Mousina believes the RBA will probably cut interest rates if the annual core inflation rate in the December quarter numbers, due towards the end of this …

U.S. consumer spending rises in November; monthly inflation subsides
3 weeks, 3 days ago

U.S. consumer spending rises in November; monthly inflation subsides

The Hindu  

U.S. consumer spending increased in November, underscoring the economy's enduring strength, which prompted the Federal Reserve this week to project fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than it had three months ago. Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, rose 0.4% last month after a downwardly revised 0.3% gain in October, the Commerce Department's Bureau …

US Fed’s preferred inflation yardstick edges higher by 2.4% in November, stays within Wall Street estimates
3 weeks, 4 days ago

US Fed’s preferred inflation yardstick edges higher by 2.4% in November, stays within Wall Street estimates

Live Mint  

The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure rose for a second straight month in November by 2.4 per cent, yet stayed within Wall Street estimates. The US Commerce Department's data showed on Friday that the personal consumption expenditures price index rose 2.4 per cent year-on-year in the 12 months to November, up from 2.3 per cent in October. At 2.4 …

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures eased last month
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures eased last month

LA Times  

An inflation gauge that is closely watched by the Federal Reserve barely rose last month in a sign that price pressures cooled after two months of sharp gains. The modest monthly inflation figures in Friday’s report point to one likely reason why the Fed was willing to cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday: Its preferred inflation gauge, known as the …

Where inflation accelerated in November – and where it eased
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Where inflation accelerated in November – and where it eased

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Some products swung the other way last month, from …

U.K. Inflation rises further above Bank of England's target in November
3 weeks, 6 days ago

U.K. Inflation rises further above Bank of England's target in November

The Hindu  

Inflation in the U.K. has risen to its highest level since March, driven by an increase in fuel prices last month, official figures showed on Wednesday. Rate-setters had anticipated a pick-up in inflation when the central bank last cut rates in early November as price pressures eased earlier in the year — in September, inflation had fallen to its lowest …

Inflation rises AGAIN to its highest level since March: Price rises hit 2.6 per cent driven by spikes in the cost of petrol and fags to increase pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Inflation rises AGAIN to its highest level since March: Price rises hit 2.6 per cent driven by spikes in the cost of petrol and fags to increase pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Daily Mail  

Inflation rose for the second month in a row in November, hitting 2.6 per cent to further increase pressure on Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves over her Budget's impact on the country. Spikes in petrol and tobacco prices drove CPI to 2.6 per cent, up from 2.3 per cent in October, the Office for National Statistics said. Ms Reeves said: 'I …

US Fed to play ‘cut-and-pause’ for meeting dual mandate of growth & inflation; Fewer rate cuts eyed in 2025: Experts
1 month ago

US Fed to play ‘cut-and-pause’ for meeting dual mandate of growth & inflation; Fewer rate cuts eyed in 2025: Experts

Live Mint  

The US Federal Reserve will begin its deliberations for the latest monetary policy decisions on Tuesday, December 17, and will announce its new benchmark interest rate decision on December 18. The US central bank will conduct its two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting amid Wall Street bets that will likely stay on course towards delivering another rate cut even after …

US wholesale inflation accelerated in November in sign that some price pressures remain elevated
1 month ago

US wholesale inflation accelerated in November in sign that some price pressures remain elevated

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Wholesale costs in the United States picked up sharply last month, signaling that price pressures are still evident in the economy even though inflation has tumbled from the peak levels it hit more than two years ago. The Labor Department reported Thursday that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it reaches consumers — rose 0.4% …

U.S. wholesale inflation accelerated in November, a sign that some price pressures remain
1 month ago

U.S. wholesale inflation accelerated in November, a sign that some price pressures remain

LA Times  

Wholesale costs in the United States picked up sharply last month, signaling that price pressures are still evident in the economy even though inflation has tumbled from the peak levels it hit more than two years ago. The Labor Department reported Thursday that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it reaches consumers — rose 0.4% last month …

US inflation rose for second straight month: What are the challenges for Trump now?
1 month ago

US inflation rose for second straight month: What are the challenges for Trump now?

Firstpost  

President-elect Donald Trump has made tackling inflation and reducing the cost of living a cornerstone of his campaign. However, the recent uptick in inflation suggests the road ahead may be more complex than anticipated Inflation in the United States ticked up for the second consecutive month in November. The consumer price index, a key measure of inflation, rose to 2.7 …

US inflation rises 2.7% YoY in November, logs highest gain in seven months; Wall Street awaits US Fed verdict
1 month ago

US inflation rises 2.7% YoY in November, logs highest gain in seven months; Wall Street awaits US Fed verdict

Live Mint  

US Inflation Report November 2024: US inflation accelerated for a second straight month in November 2024, reporting the steepest gain in the last seven months amid higher food prices and other sectors. US Inflation Report November 2024: Key Metrics The CPI rose 0.3 per cent last month, the largest gain since April after advancing 0.2 per cent for four straight …

US inflation ticked up last month as some price pressures remain persistent
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1 month ago

US inflation ticked up last month as some price pressures remain persistent

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Fueled by pricier used cars, hotel rooms and groceries, inflation in the United States moved slightly higher last month in the latest sign that some price pressures remain elevated. Though inflation is now way below its peak of 9.1% in June 2022, average prices are still about 20% higher than they were three years ago — a major …

Inflation heated up last month as consumer prices rose 2.7%, underscoring the slog ahead
1 month ago

Inflation heated up last month as consumer prices rose 2.7%, underscoring the slog ahead

CNN  

CNN — Inflation heated back up again in November, but it likely wasn’t bad enough to keep the Federal Reserve from cutting rates next week. “We have some PTSD around egg prices from the pandemic and certainly lingering avian flu outbreaks; but those prices being up almost 40% year over year certainly is another thing people will look at in …

Rising costs of used cars and groceries push US inflation higher in November
1 month ago

Rising costs of used cars and groceries push US inflation higher in November

India Today  

WASHINGTON: Fueled by pricier used cars, hotel rooms and groceries, inflation in the United States moved slightly higher last month in the latest sign that some price pressures remain elevated. Though inflation is now way below its peak of 9.1% in June 2022, average prices are still about 20% higher than they were three years ago — a major source …

U.S. inflation ticked up last month as some price pressures persist
1 month ago

U.S. inflation ticked up last month as some price pressures persist

LA Times  

Fueled by pricier used cars, hotel rooms and groceries, inflation in the United States moved slightly higher last month in the latest sign that some price pressures remain elevated. Though inflation is now way below its peak of 9.1% in June 2022, average prices are still about 20% higher than they were three years ago — a major source of …

China's CPI up 0.2% in November
1 month ago

China's CPI up 0.2% in November

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's consumer prices steadied in November due to stronger consumer confidence, official data showed on Monday. The consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, was up 0.2 percent year-on-year in November, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The core CPI, which excludes food and energy prices, rose 0.3 percent from a year ago in November, up …

China's CPI up 0.2% in November
1 month ago

China's CPI up 0.2% in November

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's consumer prices steadied in November due to stronger consumer confidence, official data showed on Monday. The consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, was up 0.2 percent year-on-year in November, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The core CPI, which excludes food and energy prices, rose 0.3 percent from a year ago in November, up …

US consumer price increases accelerated last month with inflation pressures resilient
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US consumer price increases accelerated last month with inflation pressures resilient

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Consumer price increases accelerated last month, the latest sign that inflation’s steady decline over the past two years has stalled in recent months. According to the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, consumer prices rose 2.3% in October from a year earlier, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. Yet excluding the volatile food and energy categories, so-called “core” prices also …

Soft landing? Not so fast: Inflation heated back up in October
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Soft landing? Not so fast: Inflation heated back up in October

CNN  

CNN — The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge just moved in the wrong direction. “The big picture is inflation is still a risk; that hasn’t changed,” Elizabeth Renter, senior economist at NerdWallet, told CNN in an interview. “The disinflationary trend that we saw earlier this year has effectively stalled as we head into what’s likely going to be a bumpy …

Energy costs push UK inflation to 2.3 percent
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Energy costs push UK inflation to 2.3 percent

China Daily  

Inflation in the United Kingdom increased to 2.3 percent in October, putting pressure on the Bank of England to wait until next year before making additional interest rate cuts. Figures released by the Office for National Statistics, or ONS, on Wednesday showed that surging household energy costs pushed the consumer price index higher, breaking the pattern of declining inflation rates …

Fears Budget, Ukraine war and global trade tensions could spark fresh cost of living crisis after inflation spikes to 2.3% in October - more than expected and above BoE's target
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fears Budget, Ukraine war and global trade tensions could spark fresh cost of living crisis after inflation spikes to 2.3% in October - more than expected and above BoE's target

Daily Mail  

Inflation spiked to 2.3 per cent in October as fears grow over the impact of the Budget, Ukraine war and global trade tensions. Inflation spiked to 2.3 per cent in October as fears grow over the impact of the Budget and global trade tensions The effects of the huge borrowing and spending splurge by Rachel Reeves have also yet to …

Higher shelter costs lift US consumer prices in October
2 months ago

Higher shelter costs lift US consumer prices in October

Live Mint  

* Consumer price index increases 0.2% in October * Shelter accounts for more than half of rise in CPI * CPI advances 2.6% year-on-year; base effects also a factor * Core CPI gains 0.3%; up 3.3% year-on-year By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, - U.S. consumer prices increased as expected in October amid higher costs for shelter such as rents, and progress …

US inflation stays firm for third month with 0.3 percent core CPI gain
2 months ago

US inflation stays firm for third month with 0.3 percent core CPI gain

Hindustan Times  

A measure of underlying US inflation remained firm in October, underscoring the ongoing risks Federal Reserve officials face in trying to bring price pressures fully under control. The US central bank will also have to contend with a new set of policies under President-elect Donald Trump, with companies already considering raising prices in anticipation of the higher tariffs he’s promised …

US inflation may have picked up in October after months of easing
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2 months ago

US inflation may have picked up in October after months of easing

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Annual inflation may have risen in October for the first time in seven months, a sign that price increases might be leveling off after steadily cooling for more than two years. From September to October, core prices are expected to have risen 0.3% for a third straight month — a pace that, if sustained, would exceed the Federal …

U.S. inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low
2 months ago

U.S. inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low

LA Times  

Inflation in the United States ticked up in October, driven by costlier rents, used cars and air fares, a sign that price increases might be leveling off after having slowed in September to their lowest pace since 2021. Consumer inflation, which peaked at 9.1% in 2022, has since fallen steadily, though overall prices are still about 20% higher than they …

Inflation hit a bump in October after slowing for six straight months
2 months ago

Inflation hit a bump in October after slowing for six straight months

CNN  

CNN — The annual rate of inflation moved higher last month for the first time since March, as expected — but economists say the underlying trend remains favorable for another round of interest rate cuts. Consumer prices rose 0.2% last month and were up 2.6% from the year before, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data released Wednesday by …

China's consumer prices see stable growth in October
2 months ago

China's consumer prices see stable growth in October

China Daily  

Xinhua/chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-09 09:38 BEIJING -- China's consumer prices reported mild increases in October as the domestic demand continued to improve amid a sustained economic recovery. The consumer price index, a main inflation gauge, was up 0.3 percent year on year in October, slightly lower than the 0.4 percent rise in September, the National Bureau of Statistics said Saturday. …

China's consumer prices see stable growth in October
2 months ago

China's consumer prices see stable growth in October

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's consumer prices reported mild increases in October as the domestic demand continued to improve amid a sustained economic recovery. The consumer price index, a main inflation gauge, was up 0.3 percent year on year in October, slightly lower than the 0.4 percent rise in September, the National Bureau of Statistics said Saturday. Falling energy prices dragged down …

Inflation gauge closely watched by the Fed falls to lowest level since early 2021
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Inflation gauge closely watched by the Fed falls to lowest level since early 2021

LA Times  

As a presidential race profoundly shaped by Americans’ frustration with high prices nears its end, the government said Thursday that an inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve has dropped to near pre-pandemic levels. Inflation peaked at 7.1% in June 2022 after the economy had accelerated out of the pandemic recession at a time of severe shortages of parts …

Inflation drops: What got cheaper and what cost more in September
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Inflation drops: What got cheaper and what cost more in September

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Other products seeing a switch from rising to falling prices include pizzas and quiches, …

US inflation falls to 2.5% in August, reaches 3-year low as Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates
4 months ago

US inflation falls to 2.5% in August, reaches 3-year low as Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates

Hindustan Times  

The post-pandemic spike in U.S. inflation eased further last month as year-over-year price increases reached a three-year low, clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next week. Excluding volatile food and energy costs, so-called core prices rose 3.2% in August from a year ago, the same as in July. A key reason for last month's drop …

US inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates
4 months ago

US inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates

Politico  

For months, cooling inflation has provided gradual relief to America’s consumers, who were stung by the price surges that erupted three years ago, particularly for food, gas, rent and other necessities. A key reason for last month’s drop in overall inflation was the third decline in gas prices in the past four months: Average gas prices fell 0.6% from July …

U.S. inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates
4 months ago

U.S. inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates

LA Times  

Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department showed that consumer prices rose 2.5% in August from a year earlier, down from 2.9% in July. The post-pandemic spike in U.S. inflation eased further last month as year-over-year price increases reached a three-year low, clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next week. Excluding volatile food and energy costs, …

China's CPI up 0.6% in August
4 months ago

China's CPI up 0.6% in August

China Daily  

China's consumer prices continued to rise in August amid a sustained recovery of domestic demand, while declines in producer prices indicated more time needed for market sentiment to get fully restored. The consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, was up 0.6 percent year-on-year last month, quickening from the 0.5 percent increase in July, the National Bureau of Statistics …

China's CPI up 0.6% in August
4 months ago

China's CPI up 0.6% in August

China Daily  

China's consumer prices continued to rise in August amid a sustained recovery of domestic demand, while declines in producer prices indicated more time needed for market sentiment to get fully restored. The consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, was up 0.6 percent year-on-year last month, quickening from the 0.5 percent increase in July, the National Bureau of Statistics …

China's CPI up 0.6% in August
4 months ago

China's CPI up 0.6% in August

China Daily  

China's consumer prices continued to rise in August amid a sustained recovery of domestic demand, while declines in producer prices indicated more time needed for market sentiment to get fully restored. The consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, was up 0.6 percent year-on-year last month, quickening from the 0.5 percent increase in July, the National Bureau of Statistics …

U.S. inflation slowed again in July, clearing the way for the Fed to begin cutting rates
5 months ago

U.S. inflation slowed again in July, clearing the way for the Fed to begin cutting rates

LA Times  

A sale sign is displayed on a store clothes rack. Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department showed that consumer prices rose just 0.2% from June to July after dropping slightly the previous month for the first time in four years. At a news conference last month, Powell said that cooler inflation data this spring had strengthened the Fed’s confidence that …

Inflation set to rise above 2% in first increase this year
5 months ago

Inflation set to rise above 2% in first increase this year

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Inflation is set to rise …

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cools, adding to likelihood of a September rate cut
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cools, adding to likelihood of a September rate cut

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation measure remained low last month, bolstering evidence that price pressures are steadily cooling and setting the stage for the Fed to begin cutting interest rates in September. Excluding volatile food and energy prices, so-called core inflation rose 0.2% from May to June, up from the previous month’s 0.1%. Lower interest rates and weaker …

US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate
5 months, 3 weeks ago

US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates. The central bank’s favored inflation gauge rose at a 2.6% annual rate last quarter, down from 3.4% in the first quarter of the year. the Fed thinks that it’s getting close …

US inflation cools again, potentially paving way for Fed to cut interest rates soon
6 months ago

US inflation cools again, potentially paving way for Fed to cut interest rates soon

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Inflation in the United States cooled in June for a third straight month, a sign that the worst price spike in four decades is steadily fading and may soon usher in interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. In a better-than-expected report, consumer prices declined 0.1% from May to June after having remained flat the previous month, the Labor …

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures easing further
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures easing further

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A measure of prices that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve suggests that inflation pressures in the U.S. economy are continuing to ease. Excluding volatile food and energy prices, so-called core inflation rose 0.1% from April to May, the smallest increase since the spring of 2020, when the pandemic erupted and shut down the economy. The presumptive …

US inflation eases to 3.3% in May, defying expectations for slight rise
7 months ago

US inflation eases to 3.3% in May, defying expectations for slight rise

Hindustan Times  

Stock markets surged Wednesday after data showed US inflation slowed in May, raising hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this year. "The cool inflation numbers should boost investor confidence for a Fed rate cut in the second half of 2024," said Bret Kenwell, US investment analyst at trading platform eToro. With inflation slowing and other recent data …

US inflation cooled in May in a sign that price pressures may be easing
7 months ago

US inflation cooled in May in a sign that price pressures may be easing

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Inflation in the United States eased in May for a second straight month, a hopeful sign that an acceleration of prices that occurred early this year may have passed. Consumer prices excluding volatile food and energy costs — the closely watched “core” index — rose 0.2% from April to May, the government said Wednesday. Fed officials, who will …

An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rises at slowest pace this year
7 months, 2 weeks ago

An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rises at slowest pace this year

LA Times  

A price gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve cooled slightly last month, a sign that inflation may be easing after running high in the first three months of this year. Inflation fell sharply in the second half of last year before sticking well above the Fed’s 2% target in the first few months of 2024. Friday’s report also showed …

US economic growth last quarter revised down from 1.6% to 1.3%, inflation cools
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US economic growth last quarter revised down from 1.6% to 1.3%, inflation cools

Hindustan Times  

The U.S. economy grew more slowly in the first quarter than previously estimated after downward revisions to consumer and equipment spending and a key measure of inflation ticked down, keeping the Federal Reserve on track to possibly begin cutting interest rates before the end of the year. Details of the report showed that consumer spending growth, revised down by 0.5 …

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures stayed elevated last month
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures stayed elevated last month

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A measure of inflation closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained uncomfortably high in March, likely reinforcing the Fed’s reluctance to cut interest rates anytime soon and underscoring a burden for President Joe Biden’s re-election bid. Friday’s inflation data showed that excluding volatile food and energy costs, “core” prices rose by an elevated 0.3% from February to March, …

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