If forecasts for Wednesday's official report are correct, inflation likely decelerated slightly in February but remained well over the Federal Reserve's 2% annual rate goal.
Inflation decelerated but people are spending less and saving more as prices keep rising and wage growth slows. It’s worrying news for the Fed and economy.
On Wall Street in the week ahead, the spotlight will be on consumer price inflation data, slated to be released on Wednesday. Besides, investors will also get Producer Price Index data and consumer sentiment report to analyse.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation ... and other inflation yardsticks, such as the Consumer Price Index, measure the change in ...
U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies to reshape the U.S. and its economy are so drastic that the Federal Reserve is taking note.
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge cooled as expected in January; however, the good news came with a red flag for the US economic engine: Consumers pulled back their spending by the most in nearly four years.
The U.S. dollar weakens as rising Fed rate cut bets pressure DXY. Key CPI and PPI data could shape GBP/USD and EUR/USD trends this week.
which bases its calculations on the Consumer Price Index, a widely used indicator for inflation. Members of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors are appointed by the U.S. president and confirmed ...
Surveys showing a rise in consumer inflation expectations mean the central bank needs to keep its focus on ensuring price pressures are contained.