More Fed rate cuts still on thin ice

Inflation Rose in December, Putting Rate Cuts Into Question
Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department showed that the consumer price index rose 2.9 percent in December from a year ago, the highest since July, up from 2.7 percent in November. It was the third straight increase after inflation fell to a 3 1/2 year low of 2.4 percent in September.
BofA says Fed's rate cuts are over with inflation stuck above 2%
A team of economists and strategists at BofA Securities is holding on to its view that the Federal Reserve's interest-rate-cutting cycle is done, considering that the labor market is stabilizing around full employment and inflation is modestly stuck above the central bank's 2% target.
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.
Mixed December CPI strengthens case for Fed caution
Core CPI rose at a monthly 0.2 per cent rate, in line with expectations. However, on an annual basis it rose 3.2 per cent, slightly below market forecasts of a 3.3 per cent increase Wednesday’s release of December’s consumer price index was highly anticipated,
Core CPI report offers 'some relief' that could allow the Fed to cut rates in 2025, analyst says
Wednesday's softer-than-expected core CPI number offers some relief to the Federal Reserve, especially after last week's hot employment report, that could allow interest-rate cuts to remain on the table in 2025,
December CPI 'not a green light' for Fed to cut rates soon, says Liesman
CPI 'not a green light' for Fed to cut rates soon, says Liesman. Posted: January 15, 2025 \| Last updated: January 15, 2025. CNBC's Steve Liesman reports on what inflation
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US core inflation slows, reviving hopes for lower rates
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Shares slip in Asia, dollar firm as inflation, earnings loom
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Chaloff: There's real merit for the Fed to cut rates, but it probably won't happen until June
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