Real World Economics: Understanding inflation will lead to trust in economic policies
Measuring key aspects of a nation’s economy is important, but the metrics used are often misunderstood by many. Quantifying ...
New York Post6d
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge posts largest monthly gain since April as tariff fears boost spending
US inflation increased by the most in eight months ... chief economist at High Frequency Economics. “These data support that strategy.” The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price ...
Forbes10d
Here’s What To Expect From January’s CPI Inflation Figures
The Consumer Price Index report for January is expected to show broadly unchanged annual inflation compared to December, according to nowcasts. The CPI release is scheduled for February 12.
Fox Business6d
Inflation gauge favored by Fed showed price growth picked up in December
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge showed prices rose as expected in December, and it remains above the central bank's target level amid its ongoing efforts to wrestle down inflation.
CNN6d
The Fed’s go-to inflation gauge heated up again
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge moved even higher in December, driven largely by rising energy prices as well as food. However, a closely watched measurement of underlying ...
USA Today8d
Fed pauses interest rate cuts as inflation, Trump's plans create uncertainty
Economist Ryan Sweet of Oxford Economics said the Fed could still agree to as many as three quarter point rate cuts this year, starting as soon as March, if inflation resumes its descent and the ...
The National Business Review8d
Business confidence falls, inflation expectations rise: ANZ
Business confidence has eased, while inflation expectations have lifted, according to ANZ’s latest pulse of the business community. Confidence among firms fell 8 points to 54 in January, while ...
The National Business Review10d
Inflation puts strain on retirement savings buffer
New report shows extra income and savings still needed to live comfortably in retirement years, although about $500k will be sufficient for many. New guidelines released today show retirees still need ...
Global News8d
U.S. Fed holds key rate as it gauges inflation impact of Trump policies
The Fed also appeared to toughen its assessment of inflation, saying that it “remains somewhat elevated.” Both a healthier job market and more stubborn inflation typically would imply fewer ...
Forbes25d
Next CPI Inflation Report Could Reduce 2025 Fed Rate Cut Expectations
Despite already elevated inflation rates, Prestige Economics has cautioned that the December CPI report on January 15 could show accelerations in year-on-year total CPI to 3.0% from 2.7% and core ...
Investopedia24d
High Inflation Is Entering Its Fifth Year
Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter who has covered ... Spencer Platt / Getty Images Inflation is set to run above the Federal Reserve's 2% annual target for a fifth ...