Inflation, Federal Reserve

Is Inflation Finally Cooling Again? The Fed's Favorite Gauge Says So
Inflation rose 2.5% over the year in January compared to 2.6% in December, marking the first decrease in four months.
The PCE report, the Fed's preferred inflation measure, is out. Here's what it says.
A large majority of Americans say their incomes aren't keeping pace with inflation. Here's what the numbers say.
Here’s where the Fed’s preferred inflation reading landed in January
Inflation dropped slightly in January but consumer spending, the primary driver of the U.S. economy, also saw its biggest decline in four years.
January inflation eases in Fed’s preferred measure
Inflation in the Federal Reserve’s preferred price gauge eased in January after making steady increases throughout the fall. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index increased by
The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cooled last month, but consumer spending sank
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.
Inflation Eased Slightly in January, Fed’s Preferred Gauge Showed
The central bank’s preferred inflation measure, released on Friday, climbed 2.5 percent in January from a year earlier, slightly lower than the previous reading of 2.6 percent but still well above the Fed’s 2 percent target. On a monthly basis, prices increased 0.3 percent, in line with December’s pace.
US consumer spending falls in January; monthly inflation rises
U.S. consumer spending unexpectedly fell in January, but a pick up in inflation could provide cover for the Federal Reserve to delay cutting interest rates for some time. Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of U.
Fed’s favorite core inflation measure hits 2.6% in January, as expected
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PCE Inflation Rises 2.5% In January As Expected
The BEA's Personal Income and Outlays report showed inflation remained elevated at the start of 2025. Read more here.
Data Says Consumer Spending Pulled Back, Which Is Bad Economic News
Inflation decelerated but people are spending less and saving more as prices keep rising and wage growth slows. It’s worrying ...
Atlanta Fed predicts negative 1.5 percent GDP growth in first quarter
The Atlanta Federal Reserve is projecting a contraction of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) of 1.5 percent in the ...
Opinion: If Trump aims to bring down prices, his policies will need to swerve
Tariffs and the so-called DOGE dividend could easily deliver the opposite of what Americans wanted when they voted for Trump.
Federal Reserve's Schmid emphasizes vigilance amid rising consumer inflation expectations
Surveys showing a rise in consumer inflation expectations mean the central bank needs to keep its focus on ensuring price ...
US consumer spending posts first drop in almost two years
U.S. consumer spending fell for the first time in nearly two years in January and the goods trade deficit widened to a record ...
Live Coverage: Core PCE and Personal Spending test the US consumer and shaky markets
The Federal Reserve (Fed) aims for 2% inflation – and its measure is the core Personal Consumption Expenditure (core PCE).
Consumer confidence registers biggest monthly decline since August 2021 as inflation fears take hold
The American consumer is getting worried about the economy. Economic jitters are showing up across various sentiment surveys ...
PCE inflation gauge matches expectations, offering relief to Fed
The latest reading of the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge showed prices rose on a monthly basis but dropped year ...