Futures rise after December CPI data
U.S. stock index futures extended gains on Wednesday as investors assessed a broadly in-line consumer inflation report to gauge its effect on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy easing this year. Data from the Labor Department showed the consumer price index rose 2.
Inflation pressures ease in December as core CPI rises less than forecast
New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics out Wednesday showed that a key inflation metric eased for the first time since July. On a "core" basis, which strips out the more volatile costs of food and gas,
Analysis of US CPI Report for December
There have been some troubling signs of inflation expectations picking up. The University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer expectations for price rises over the coming 5 to 10 years jumped to 3.3% in the preliminary January reading -- the highest since 2008.
VIEW Dec CPI rises a touch above expectations, keeps Fed on track
U.S. consumer prices increased slightly more than expected in November as energy costs rose, pointing to an inflation trend that lines up with the Federal Reserve's view for a slower path of rate cuts this year.
CPI Inflation Report: What to Expect—and How the Release Will Affect the Fed and Interest Rates
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release the consumer price index report for December at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday. What the inflation data will mean for the Fed and interest rates.
December CPI report expected to show sticky inflation as investors recalibrate rate cut bets
December's Consumer Price Index will serve as the latest test of whether an inflation resurgence is a risk to the US economy as investors debate if and when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in 2025.
December CPI Report: What to Expect From Inflation Data
The closely scrutinized monthly consumer-price index is due at 8:30 a.m. ET. Here are some key points to know ahead of the report: Economists expect annual inflation to come in at 2.9% as of December,
CPI on deck: will Fed's inflation progress stall again in December?
U.S. Consumer Price Index report, due out on Wednesday, is expected to reveal a nudge upward in the headline inflation rate, while the core remained steadfast. With recent remarks from Federal Reserve officials signaling a more cautious and gradual approach to interest-rate cuts on the back of resilient economic data,
Inflation shows signs of easing again, per December CPI
The Consumer Price Index ticked up by 0.4% in December, but a measure that excludes food and energy prices slowed for the first time in four months, the Labor Department said on Wednesday. Why it matters: Inflation resumed a cooling trend after a months-long interruption,
CPI Inflation Ticked Up To 2.9% In December—Highest Since July As Economists Note Stalling Progress
Progress on inflation should stall this year” as fiscal, immigration and trade policies shift, caution Bank of America economists.
CPI edged higher in December, complicating the Fed's upcoming decision on rate cuts
Inflation is proving stickier than expected, which could cause Fed to hit pause button on more interest rate cuts.
Most Gulf markets end higher ahead of US CPI
Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Wednesday ahead of highly anticipated U.S. consumer price index data, which ...
CPI Report: How Markets Are Reacting to the Inflation Data, in Charts
Take a look at how various financial markets are trading following the release of December's consumer-price index: stock ...
Core CPI Inflation Eases; S&P 500 Futures Jump, Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Rise (Live Coverage)
Consumer price index data for December showed that core price pressures eased more than expected. S&P 500 futures rose as ...
'Core' rate of inflation eases a bit, CPI shows. Fed and Wall Street get some breathing room.
A key measure of consumer prices rose less than expected in December, perhaps calming at least temporarily fresh worries ...
CPI read: Airfares pop in December amid strong travel demand and tighter capacity
Airfares in the U.S. rose 7.9% in December compared to a year ago on an unadjusted basis. Overall, core inflation was up 3.2% ...
Core CPI Inflation Eases; Lifting S&P 500 Futures, Fed Rate-Cut Hopes (Live)
Consumer price index data for December showed that core price pressures eased more than expected. S&P 500 futures rose as ...
Yen firms on BOJ talk, sterling calmer on CPI, but US data still to come
Japan's yen strengthened on Wednesday on growing bets on a rate hike at the Bank of Japan's next meeting, while cooling ...