Core Inflation Meets Expectations, Posing Questions for Fed's Next Move In January, inflation rates aligned with expectations, spotlighting the Federal Reserve’s key inflation metric as it contemplates interest rate adjustments. The core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, which excludes volatile food and energy costs, rose by 0.4% for the month and 2.8% from the previous year, matching Dow Jones consensus estimates. This follows a modest 0.1% monthly increase in December, with a yearly rise of 2.9%. The overall PCE index, including food and energy, saw a 0.3% monthly increase and a 2.4% rise on a year-over-year basis, as anticipated. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts McDonald’s CEO Promises ‘Affordability’ Amid $18 Big Mac Combo Backlash READ MORE Markets underestimate risk of inflation re-accelerating, says PIMCO READ MORE Gold prices hit another record high after fresh U.S. data spurs Fed cut expectations READ MORE 100,000,000+ Ounces of Digital Silver Traded in 1-Hour READ MORE US Debt and the Rising Specter of Bond Vigilantes: A Financial Stability Threat? READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment