US FED Independence Under Threat from Trump President Trump’s preference for a Fed chair who prioritizes low interest rates risks politicizing the US central bank and undermining its independence. Several leading candidates appear dovish or loyal to Trump, raising the…
Muted Impact of Tariffs on US Inflation So Far While President Trump has imposed high tariffs on imports, evidence suggests that many foreign suppliers are absorbing some of these costs instead of passing them fully onto American consumers. This has…
FED Expectations are for One Rate Cut by End of Year The US inflation fell by 0.33% in May, leading to expectations of early interest rate cuts, which boosted the stock market. The Federal Reserve officials planned rate cuts according…
Market Expections Rise for September Rate Cut Summary: US inflation fell to 3.4% in April, meeting economists' expectations, leading investors to anticipate Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The CPI data indicated a decrease from March and halted a streak of…
Inflation Data Points to Higher for Longer The CPI Report shows that for March, a key inflation indicator exceeded expectations, causing concern for Federal Reserve officials who fear their efforts to curb rising prices may be slowing down. This now…
Inflation Report Means FED will Remain Cautious Inflation rose in February, with the consumer price index increasing by 0.4% for the month and 3.2% compared to a year ago. This slight increase was slightly ahead of expectations. Key factors contributing…
What to Expect - December CPI Report To get a better idea of inflation in the US, it is good to compare US inflation with other major economies. The OECD CPI Data clearly shows that the food price pressue in…
Economic Data Points to Lower Inflation In recent months, there have been noticeable signs of inflation slowing down in the United States, affecting expectations for rate hikes and influencing consumer and investor sentiment. This has prompted a reevaluation of market…
How do oil prices factor into inflation? Oil prices play a significant role in the global economy, with its impact reaching far beyond the energy sector. Fluctuations in oil prices can have a profound effect on inflation rates, influencing consumer…