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May CPI Report: Good News on Inflation, but Hold the Champagne
Housing costs remain a sore spot, but watchers see room for the Fed to cut rates in September.
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May US CPI Report: Monthly Inflation Flat, Softer Than Expected
Core inflation is up 3.3% year over year, below the consensus forecast.
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May CPI Forecasts Show Inflation Softening Overall as Gas Prices Ease
Core CPI is still seen as too sticky for the Fed to cut rates soon.
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April PCE Report: Sticky Inflation, but Monthly Core Inflation Dips
The PCE Price Index increased 0.3% in April; excluding food and energy, it was up 0.2%.
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April PCE Index Forecasts Show Inflation Remaining Sticky
Investors shouldn’t hold their breath for rate cuts, analysts say.
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Markets Brief: Inflation Back in the Spotlight
Consumer confidence and PCE data the highlights of a shortened trading week
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Is the Era of Volatility-Suppressing Policies Possibly Over?
Pimco’s Dan Ivascyn breaks down key themes from his latest secular outlook.
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What to Invest in During High Inflation
These inflation hedges can help protect your portfolio.
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Softer April CPI Stops the Bleeding on Fed Rate Cut Hopes
Services inflation remains sticky amid the better news in the April report.
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Why We Expect Inflation to Fall in 2024
Wondering when inflation will go down? We’re optimistic about what’s ahead.
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April US CPI Report Shows Inflation Up 0.3%, Softer Than Expected
CPI comes in at a 3.4% annual rate for April, core CPI at a 3.6% annual rate.
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5 Cheap Stocks to Buy From an Attractive Part of the Market
Plus, inflation expectations and earnings reports we’re watching for.
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Forecasts for April CPI Report Show Continued Sticky Inflation
Gas prices and services costs to keep inflation above the Fed’s target for the month.
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Markets Brief: All Eyes On Inflation
Plus: are stocks rallying on sentiment or fundamentals?
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Can the Fed Declare Victory on Inflation?
‘It is not going to be a smooth ride down to 2%’ says chief financial analyst for Bankrate.