Inflation Stays Firm, but Not Enough to Derail December Fed Cut
The Labor Department on Wednesday reported that consumer prices in October rose 2.6% from a year earlier. That marks a pickup in the pace of inflation from September, when prices were up 2.4% on the year.
Fed lowers key interest rate by quarter point as inflation eases but pace of cuts may slow
After a September half-point cut, the reduction would bring the benchmark federal funds rate down three-quarters of a point from its 23-year high.
U.S. inflation rose 2.6% in October, a month after the Federal Reserve began cutting rates
U.S. inflation rose 2.6% on an annual basis last month, representing an uptick from September when the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates amid signs of cooling prices and a weaker labor market.
Dow, S&P 500 edge higher after inflation data keeps Fed rate-cut hopes intact
Wall Street's three major indexes rose on Wednesday after October data showed consumer prices rising in line with expectations, adding support to bets that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December.
Inflation Report Keeps December Rate Cut in Play
The October consumer-price index keeps the door open for Federal Reserve officials to cut interest rates at their meeting next month. A monthly rise of 0.28% in prices, excluding volatile food and energy items,
Inflation endured in October, CPI report shows. What happens next with interest rates?
Forecasters had expected lingering inflation in October. How will the new numbers affect the next Federal Reserve decision on interest rates?
Inflation rises slightly as economy reacts to interest rate cuts
New data shows inflation rose slightly as the Federal Reserve navigates interest rate cuts following signs of cooling prices and a weaker labor market. CBS News contributor JD Durkin has more.
Inflation ticked up in October, new CPI report shows
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.6% in the 12 months through October — a tick up from the prior month — while the measure that strips out food and energy held at 3.3%, the Labor Department said on Wednesday.
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