Why the December inflation report could push back Fed rate cuts
The consumer price index (CPI) edged higher in December after the month's surprisingly strong jobs report, potentially pushing back the Federal Reserve's expected rate cut in March. be. The Labor Department announced Thursday that the CPI rose 0.3% for the month, up from 0.1% in November and no increase in October. On an annualized basis, […]
Navy On Pace To Whiff Recruitment Goal Despite Encouraging December
The U.S. Navy hired more sailors through the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, which ends in December, than it did during the same period five years ago, according to USNI News, according to Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Admiral Richard Cheeseman. announced on Wednesday. The Navy has hired 11,282 prospective sailors through December 2023, […]
Consumer Prices Rose at a Faster Pace in December
Inflation was faster than in December, marking the 33rd consecutive month of annual price increases well above the Fed's healthy 2% target. The Consumer Price Index, the Labor Department's broad measure of how much consumers pay for goods and services, rose 3.4 points in December from a year earlier. Economists had expected a 3.2% increase […]
Inflation jumps 0.3% in December, higher than expected
Former President Reagan economist Art Laffer talks about inflation, recession concerns, and the impact of the election on the economy. Inflation rose more than expected in September due to soaring energy and housing costs, highlighting the challenge of containing price pressures in the economy. The Labor Department said Thursday that the consumer price index, which […]
December inflation report likely to show prices ticked higher last month
Kenny Porcari, chief market strategist at Slatestone Wealth, responded to Jamie Dimon's comment on “The Big Money Show” that high Fed interest rates could lead to a recession. A closely watched inflation report on Thursday is expected to show progress in combating price pressures in the economy slowed in December. Economists expect the consumer price […]
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U.S. employers added 216,000 in December and wage growth solid too
US employment growth ended the year on a strong note with solid growth. (iStock) Latest figures show employment rose by 216,000 in December Overview of employment situation We were able to end 2023 on a strong note, exceeding expectations from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Employment growth in December was seen in several […]
US economy adds 216,000 jobs in December, beating expectations
Jamie Cox, managing partner at Harris Financial Group, expects the latest jobs numbers to show signs of “moderation.” Employment growth continued at a healthy pace in December, and the labor market ended 2023 on a solid footing. The Labor Department's monthly payroll report released on Friday showed employers added 216,000 jobs in December, more than […]
US economy adds surprisingly strong 216,000 jobs in December
U.S. employers added a whopping 216,000 jobs in December, a surprisingly large increase that will likely raise questions about when the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates this year. . Refinitiv data showed payrolls grew last month by a faster-than-expected 199,000 in November, and well above the 170,000 increase expected by economists. The figures […]