The Fed - Inflation (PCE) - Federal Reserve Board
Aug 2, 2024 · Inflation is the rate at which the price of goods and services increases over time. Keeping inflation low and stable is one of the Federal Reserve's goals when conducting monetary policy. How does the inflation rate factor into the Fed's policy decisions?
Inflation, consumer prices for the United States - St. Louis Fed
Sep 19, 2024 · Graph and download economic data for Inflation, consumer prices for the United States (FPCPITOTLZGUSA) from 1960 to 2023 about consumer, CPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.
Fed hold rates steady, sees inflation as 'elevated,' as Powell …
Jan 29, 2025 · The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday after cutting it three times in a row last year, a sign of a more cautious approach as the Fed seeks to gauge where inflation is headed and what policies President Donald Trump may pursue.
Inflation Nowcasting - Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland provides daily “nowcasts” of inflation for two popular price indexes, the price index for personal consumption expenditures (PCE) and the consumer price index (CPI).
US inflation picked up in December but underlying price …
Jan 15, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation accelerated last month as prices for gas, eggs, and used cars rose, yet underlying price pressures also showed signs of easing, bolstering hopes that the Federal Reserve could still cut its key interest rate this year.
The Fed - New tools to monitor inflation in real time
Dec 20, 2024 · The Federal Reserve's two percent inflation target is defined in terms of total PCE inflation. In addition to using core as a way to reduce volatility and increase the signal from inflation readings, economists have used other exclusion …
Inflation Ticked Up in December, Fed’s Preferred Measure Shows
6 days ago · The central bank needs to see further progress on inflation or weakness in the labor market to resume interest rate cuts.
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
Nov 7, 2024 · Inflation has made progress toward the Committee's 2 percent objective but remains somewhat elevated. The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run.
CPI Rose in December, a Sign the Fed’s Inflation Fight Has Stalled ...
Jan 15, 2025 · The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent from a year earlier, but a measure of underlying inflation was more encouraging.
Key Fed Indicator Shows Inflation Rose in December
6 days ago · An inflation metric favored by the Federal Reserve rose in December, showing that prices continue to rise at a pace greater than the central bank wants while leaving consumers paying more for ...