Inflation Heated Up in January, Freezing the Fed
Consumer prices rose 3%, extending a recent pattern of increases at the start of the year that likely derails the prospect for Fed rate cuts so long as the economy remains solid.
Inflation leaped 3% in January. Here's what it means for Fed rate cuts
Inflation slowed through much of last year – falling as low as 2.4% from a 40-year high of 9.1% in mid-2022 – but it has remained stubbornly high since fall. The cost of services such as car insurance, auto repairs and health care have continued to rise in part because of the delayed effects of pandemic-related vehicle shortages or wage increases.
US inflation rose a higher-than-expected 3% in January, dashing hopes for interest rate cuts
US consumer prices came in hotter than expected in January as inflation showed few signs of weakening, dashing hopes for interest rate cuts in the near term. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.5% last month — an increase from December’s 0.4% growth, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Wednesday.
What To Expect From January 2025's Inflation Report
CPI report will likely show some inflation, but not enough to alarm the Federal Reserve. Read more to see my thoughts on the report.
Solid January Jobs Data Will Likely Keep Fed Interest Rate Cuts On Hold
The January jobs report revealed a drop in the unemployment rate to 4%, accompanied by payroll gains of 143,000. A Fed interest rate cut in March is now very unlikely.
Inflation rate picked up in January, CPI report shows. What it means.
Inflation accelerated in January, rising 3% on an annual basis, indicating that the Federal Reserve's push to drive inflation down to a 2% annual rate has stalled out, at least temporarily. The Consumer Price Index was forecast to rise 2.
Inflation Rises Unexpectedly, Keeping Fed Rate Cuts at Bay
U.S. inflation rose to 3 percent in January, strengthening the case for the Federal Reserve to extend a pause on interest rate cuts. The Consumer Price Index unexpectedly ticked higher from a year earlier,
Inflation Was 3% In January As Egg Prices Soared 15%
The price of eggs rose 15.2% from December to January on a seasonally adjusted basis and 53% from January 2024 to last month ...
Inflation came in hotter than expected in January
Inflation accelerated in January, with the consumer price index rising 3% year over year, above economists' expectations.
Why January Inflation Readings Are Particularly Important
Price hikes in recent years have been exceptionally strong in January, reflecting outsize turn-of-the-year price resets. The ...
January Was America’s Coldest Since 1988, But Also Was Planet’s Record Warmest
The Lower 48 stood out as one of the few colder spots in overall global warmth. Here's the newly-released perspective.
Top Justice Department official accuses FBI leadership of ‘insubordination’ over January 6 inquiry
The acting deputy attorney general accused FBI leadership of “insubordination” by refusing to identify a “core team” of ...
Employers added 143,000 jobs in January amid a slowdown in the labor market
The U.S. economy added fewer jobs in January than economists had forecast, although the jobless rate edged lower.
January jobs report: Economy at full employment. Wage pressure picks up.
Economists had been expecting an overall healthy reading, with 169,000 net new jobs created in the month and the unemployment ...
Futures move lower after January CPI data
U.S. stock index futures moved lower on Wednesday as a hotter-than-expected consumer inflation report fueled fears that the ...