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Citi’s strategists say Fed should pause, opposing its economists
The strategists recommended that investors position for a pause by the Fed next month by paying the rate on the overnight index swap contract corresponding to the Fed’s December rate decision.
2 days ago
Global Economy
Stubborn US inflation set to reinforce Fed’s go-slow approach
US consumer outlays, unadjusted for price changes, are forecast to climb 0.4% after a 0.5% advance the previous month.
4 days ago
US Economy
US CPI rises more than forecast, stalling inflation progress
The so-called core consumer price index — which excludes food and energy costs — increased 0.3% for a second month, disrupting a string of lower readings.
October 10, 2024
US Economy
Core US inflation picks up, damping odds of outsize Fed cut
The so-called core consumer price index — which excludes food and energy costs — increased 0.3% from July, the most in four months
September 12, 2024
US Economy
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rose at mild pace in June
The core personal consumption expenditures price index increased 0.2% from May.
July 26, 2024
US Economy
US inflation broadly cools, bolstering case for Fed rate cut
The US's core consumer price index — which excludes food and energy costs — climbed 0.1% from May.
July 11, 2024
US Economy
Fed’s Williams says inflation job not done despite progress
"We still have a way to go to reach our 2% target on a sustained basis": Williams.
July 05, 2024
US Economy
Fed rate cuts possible in September after latest US inflation report, says James Bullard
Bullard was speaking with UBS's Tan Min Lan at the bank's mid-year outlook on June 21.
June 21, 2024
Global Economy
Briefs: US inflation refuses to bend; Temasek opens Paris office; Jack Ma cheers Alibaba's latest overhaul plan
US President Joe Biden believes that there will be a rate cut "before the year is out".
April 11, 2024
US Economy
US core CPI tops forecasts again, likely delaying Fed rate cuts
'The sound you heard there was the door slamming on a June rate cut. That's gone'
April 10, 2024