Fed’s favored inflation gauge showed price growth picked up in October
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsby spoke candidly about the impact of the Federal Reserve's actions on the “Craman Countdown.'' Inflation measures closely monitored by Fed policymakers rose in October but remain close to the Fed's inflation target. The Commerce Department said Wednesday that the personal consumption expenditure (PCE) index rose 0.2% in October, up 2.3% […]
Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China will increase inflation, Goldman Sachs warns
Barron's market reporter Jacob Sonnenschein discusses the impact of President-elect Trump's tariffs on the U.S. economy for Barney & Company. Goldman Sachs announced this week that it will impose a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico and Canada, while President-elect Donald Trump's plan to increase tariffs on products from China will drive up costs […]
Inflation Persists as Core Price Index Rises to 2.8 Percent
The Fed's preferred inflation measure was raised in October, with core prices up 2.8% over the past year, underscoring the continuing challenge of stubborn inflation despite months of continued weakness. The personal consumption expenditure price index, which measures changes in the cost of goods and services, rose 0.2% in the month. Excluding volatile food and […]
Futures dip as caution prevails ahead of inflation data – Yahoo Finance
Written by Johan M. Cherian and Purvi Agarwal (Reuters) – U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday as investors awaited key economic data, particularly the key monthly inflation report expected to influence the Federal Reserve's future monetary policy trajectory. Index futures fell slightly. The personal consumption expenditure report, the central bank's preferred measure of inflation, is scheduled […]
Mexican president warns Trump tariff threat ‘would lead to inflation and job losses’ for both countries
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has responded to President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats, warning that a trade war would lead to higher inflation and job losses in both countries. President Trump announced on Monday that he would impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada for failing to stop illegal immigration and illegal drug smuggling into the United […]
Retailers claim credit card swipe fees are driving inflation – Scripps News
Inflation has eased since its peak in 2022, but retailers say credit card processing fees aren't helping to lower inflation. The National Retail Federation sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee this week urging Congress to take action to limit credit card transaction fees. What is a swipe fee? Businesses are charged a fee […]
Asian FX muted as dollar remains at 1-yr high; yen steady as inflation rises – Investing.com
Investing.com — Most Asian currencies fell on Friday after the U.S. dollar hovered near 13-month highs, while the Japanese yen weakened after consumer inflation was slightly higher than expected. remained steady. Currencies in the region have fallen in recent weeks, weighed down by a strong dollar and concerns about a slowdown in the pace of […]
Business Inflation Expectations Show No Sign of Tariff Price Pressure
One of the most important indicators of future inflation suggests that businesses do not expect their costs to increase due to higher tariffs. According to the Atlanta Fed, business inflation expectations remained unchanged at 2.2% in November. monthly survey Approximately 640 companies across six states are participating. This was lower than the expected inflation rate […]
GBP/USD edges higher to near 1.2700 ahead of UK CPI inflation data – FXStreet
GBP/USD rose as expectations for further interest rate cuts this year by the Bank of England faded. UK CPI inflation is expected to rise 2.2% year-on-year in October and 0.5% month-on-month. The dollar could strengthen as traders look forward to pro-inflationary policies from the incoming Trump administration. GBP/USD continues to rise for the third consecutive […]
People Suffering with Inflation ‘Don’t Want to Talk About’ ‘Joy’ Like National Dems Did
On Tuesday's “NewsNation Now” broadcast, Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) argued that Democrats “need to focus on strong border security,” another takeaway from the 2024 election. One lesson, he argued, is that “people don't want to talk about border security.” Talk about joy when you are feeling the pain of paying for eggs and eggs, as […]