Inflation is proving stickier than expected, which could cause Fed to hit pause button on more interest rate cuts.

U.S. inflation likely worsened last month on the back of higher prices for gas, eggs, and used cars, a trend that could make it less likely that the Federal Reserve will cut its key interest rate much

The path of inflation proved bumpier than expected in December, with price growth picking up more than economists had forecast. The consumer price index climbed 2.9% year over year in December, according to data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Inflation picked up in December, if economic forecasters are right—driven by rising food and energy costs. And the uptick will almost certainly push the Federal Reserve to rethink any plans for a rate cut in January.

Consumer inflation data came in slightly hotter than expected in December. Consumer prices were up 2.9% for the 12 months ended in December as compared to 2.7% in November, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a monthly basis, prices rose by 0.4%.

according to a survey of forecasters by the data firm FactSet. Wholesale prices can offer an early look at where consumer inflation might be headed. Economists also watch it because some of its ...

Exchange-traded funds that hold bonds were rallying on Wednesday morning, following fresh data from the consumer-price index showed the rate of core U.S. inflation slowed slightly last month. The iShares Core U.

Recently, progress on inflation appeared to be stuck or ... The consensus estimates on FactSet did anticipate core slowing on a monthly basis but holding firm at 3.3% for the year.

There appears to be some welcome news on the US inflation front. Price hikes on the wholesale level were much tamer than anticipated in December, according to the latest Producer Price Index released Tuesday,

The dollar index was weaker and DHF Capital said persistent inflation could support the currency, with expectations of a hawkish Fed benefiting the dollar, adding that Wednesday’s. inflation data and comments from Fed officials should provide clarity on the 2025 monetary policy outlook.

Prices increased by 2.5% on an annual basis in December, down from 2.6% in November. Full coverage from the team at MoneyWeek.