Federal Reserve, Inflation

Traders bet on Fed December rate cut after inflation data
Traders of contracts that settle to the Federal Reserve's policy rate moved Wednesday to price in a firmer chance of another quarter-point interest-rate cut at the central bank's meeting next month, after a government report showed consumer inflation rose in October in line with economist expectations.
Inflation Rise Expected for October, Raising Concerns for Fed Rate Cuts
October's annual inflation rate may have ticked up for the first time in seven months, after more than two years of gradual cooling.
Sticky inflation might make it more tricky for Fed rate cuts, CPI could show
A rapid slowdown in the rate of U.S. inflation appears to have lost steam, potentially raising questions about how aggressively the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year.
US inflation rose 2.6% in October — higher than a month earlier — as Fed weighs further rate cuts
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.6% versus a year ago in October — falling in line with expectations, the Labor Department said on Wednesday.
Odds of a December Interest-Rate Cut Jump After Inflation Matches Expectations
Wall Street gained confidence that the Federal Reserve will opt for another quarter-point interest-rate cut in December after the consumer price index for October matched expectations. Traders saw a 79.
Inflation rises 2.6% in October, in line with expectations
Inflation rose slightly in October in line with economists' expectations, as the consumer price index was up 2.6% from a year ago and 0.2% compared with last month.
Inflation Picked Up in October; CPI Up 2.6% on Year
The Labor Department on Wednesday reported that consumer prices in October rose 2.6% from a year earlier. That marks a pickup in the pace of inflation from September, when prices were up 2.4% on the year.
Slightly Higher Inflation Rate Is Expected for October
A fresh Consumer Price Index report could show that inflation, much cooler than in 2022 and 2023, is not fully stamped out.
US Consumer Inflation Picks Up To 2.6% In October
US consumer inflation edged higher last month spurred by an increase in housing costs, according to government data published Wednesday, complicating the US Federal Reserve's plans to cut interest rates.
CPI Inflation Was 2.6% In October—Rises For First Time Since March
Consumer prices have jumped more than 20% since Dec. 2020, working out to over 5% annualized inflation under the Biden administration.
Annual inflation rate hit 2.6% in October, meeting expectations
Inflation perked up in October though pretty much in line with Wall Street expectations, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. The consumer price index, which measures costs across a spectrum of goods and services,
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October CPI: Inflation report expected to show steady price growth
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