Why Is the Federal Reserve Always Surprised by Inflation?
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Inflation eases to 3.4% in boost for the Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve wants to see more progress in quelling inflation before cutting interest rates.CBS News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
The Fed is struggling to break the back of inflation. Here's why.
The Federal Reserve's campaign to snuff out runaway inflation has bogged down this year. Blame housing costs.CBS News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Chicago Public Schools expert witness says in deposition that sexual assault is not always traumatic
A woman, now 38, says the pain she says she suffered at the hands of a Chicago Public Schools (CPS) high school English teacher more than 20 years ago remains fresh.CBS News - Top stories -
Inflation’s rental risks
The US and UK need to see a moderation in the price of home leasesFinancial Times - World -
Wholesale inflation surges again, PPI shows, leaving Inflation still sticky
U.S. wholesale prices jumped 0.5% in April in another sign of sticky inflation.MarketWatch - Business - Inflation -
Australian Government's Budget Bets On Rapid Fall In Inflation
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has framed the center-left Labor government’s 2024-2025 budget around the themes of cost of living relief, income tax cuts and the tantalizing prospect of a fall in mortgage interest rates by early next year.The Wall Street Journal - World - Australia -
Stocks Rise Amid Mixed Signals on Inflation
Stocks edged higher after the producer-price index rose more than expected in April but data for the prior month was revised lower.The Wall Street Journal - World - Inflation -
Fed Chair’s Confidence in Slowing Inflation Is ‘Not as High’ as Before
Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, said the central bank was poised to leave interest rates on hold after surprisingly stubborn inflation.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
U.S. Inflation Could Be Getting Less Sticky
There are signs that U.S. inflation might be getting less sticky, Piper Sandler economists write in a note.The Wall Street Journal - World -
SPDR Gold Rises on Fresh Inflation Data
Gold settled 0.7% higher after U.S. inflation data came in hotter than expected.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Inflation to Give Investors Latest Clues on Fed Path
Consumer-price index data is set to land after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said he still expected inflation to head lower, but was less confident than he had been on the outlook.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
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Stock Futures Flat With Inflation Report in Limelight
Stock futures were little changed as investors await April’s consumer-price index data.The Wall Street Journal - World - Inflation -
The Israel-Hamas war in maps: latest updates
A visual guide to the warFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Live Updates: Inflation Expected to Cool Slightly
Forecasters expect consumer prices to have climbed 3.4 percent in April from a year earlier, a slight moderation after some hot inflation readings this year.The New York Times - Business -
Government set to release new inflation data
New inflation data is set to be released Wednesday, and the numbers could influence what happens to interest rates. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains.CBS News - Top stories -
Will High Interest Rates Curb Inflation? The Fed Will Wait and See
While consumers clamor for rate cuts, the central bank leadership is prepared to hang on until inflation stops climbing.Inc. - Business - Federal Reserve -
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Inflation Is Still a Big Problem for Small Businesses--but There's Cause for Hope
While high costs remain a cause for concern for small companies, there's some good news when it comes to pricing and sales.Inc. - Business -
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Maintains Wait-and-See Posture on Inflation and Rates
The Fed chief said he expected inflation to continue heading lower but that he was less confident than he had previously been about that outlook.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Inflation Sticking Around, Key Wholesale Price Data Show
The Producer Price Index jumped up again last month, and economists see inflation persisting, which will likely keep high interest rates in place.Inc. - Business -
Fed’s Powell hints interest rates will stay high as US inflation lingers
Central bank chair says economy performing well but cites ‘lack of progress’ on price pressuresFinancial Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
How one popular bond ETF is navigating sticky inflation fears to outperform
The U.S. bond market has been navigating a rough past few years, with the potential for a pickup in volatility on Wednesday as investors await a fresh reading on inflation.MarketWatch - Business -
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How Rising Gas Prices Complicate the Fed's Inflation Strategy
Gas prices are rising faster than usual this year. WSJ’s David Uberti breaks down what’s behind the rise and how it interferes with the Federal Reserve’s goal of bringing down inflation.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Inside the Rent Inflation Measure That Economics Nerds Love to Hate
The Consumer Price Index inflation measure accounts for housing costs in a complicated way. There are reasons for it.The New York Times - Business -
Inflation Data Could Show Signs of Progress After Disappointing Run
The Consumer Price Index, which will be released on Wednesday morning, could show price gains moderated a bit in April.The New York Times - Business -
Eurozone inflation to fall faster than expected, EU says
Revised figure comes as impact of Red Sea trade disruption proves milder than expectedFinancial Times - Business - European Union -
Eurozone Inflation Set to Ease More Rapidly, EU Says
The eurozone’s annual rate of inflation is set to fall faster than previously expected as economic growth remains anemic, and hit the European Central Bank’s target earlier in 2025.The Wall Street Journal - World - European Union -
Here's everything to expect from Wednesday's key report on inflation
The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics will provide the consumer price index data Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. ET.CNBC - Business