Fed inflation gauge indicates big changes in key economic driver
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge eased modestly last month, but personal-spending figures showed one of the biggest pullbacks in more than a year, suggesting further weakness in the domestic economy.
Is Inflation Finally Cooling Again? The Fed's Favorite Gauge Says So
Inflation rose 2.5% over the year in January compared to 2.6% in December, marking the first decrease in four months.
Small inflation uptick leaves Fed waiting for signal to move
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation index showed little progress toward its target of 2%, increasing the likelihood of a prolonged rate pause.
Key Fed Inflation Gauge Slows to 7-Month Low
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported a rise in personal income for January, while personal outlays and consumption expenditures saw a decline.
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cools slightly in January after heated data this month
The Federal Reserve’s key measure of inflation cooled slightly in January, giving investors a glimmer of hope for interest rate cuts.
Inflation gauge favored by Fed showed prices grew as expected in January
The latest reading of the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge showed that prices rose in line with economists' expectations in January as the inflation fight continues.
Fed’s Preferred Gauge Of Inflation In January Aligns With Expectations, Traders Keep Fingers Crossed For June Rate Cut
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation, fell marginally in January, easing concerns that the Trump administration’s tariff policy might upend the central bank’s efforts to control price rises.
PCE inflation gauge matches expectations, offering relief to Fed
The latest reading of the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge showed prices rose on a monthly basis but dropped year over year, which should keep the central bank on hold at its next meeting in March.
Will the Consumer Pullback Endanger Economic Growth? Here’s What to Watch.
Investors hoping that retail earnings would provide more clarity about consumer sentiment might find themselves both ...
January PCE inflation rose 0.3% for annual rate of 2.5%, meeting Dow Jones expectations
Personal consumption expenditures inflation rose 0.3% in January for an annual rate of 2.5%, the Bureau of Economic Analysis ...
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One consequence of government spending cuts? Lower GDP
Government spending makes up 6% of total gross domestic product. And besides, spending cuts come with economic ripple effects ...
DXY Analysis: Dollar Targets 108.00 as Bitcoin Plunges and Gold Sees Weekly Decline on Inflation Data
DXY nears 108.00 as inflation data bolsters Fed rate cut hopes. Bitcoin plunges below $80K, gold sees first weekly decline in ...
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Amid steady economy, inflation marked higher at end of 2024
The Federal Reserve's preferred yardstick showed prices rising at a faster clip than initially reported, adding to the ...
Treasury yields little changed as investors assess PCE inflation data
Treasury yields were little changed Friday morning, as investors assessed a reading on U.S. inflation that was in line with Wall Street’s expectations. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note was down ...
US Economic Growth Slows in Fourth Quarter
Gross domestic product increased at a 2.3% annualized rate last quarter after accelerating at a 3.1% pace in the ...
U.S. gross domestic product rose 2.3% in fourth quarter, up 2.8% for 2024 as a whole
Real U.S. Gross Domestic Product in the fourth quarter 2024 rose at an annual rate of 2.3%, according to the Commerce ...