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Inflation pressures ease in November as consumer prices clock 2.7% annual rise
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-18 13:32
Core Inflation Data - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.7% year-over-year in November, lower than the expected 3.1% increase [1] - On a core basis, excluding food and energy, prices increased by 2.6% year-over-year, also below the anticipated 3.1% [2] Economic Context - The November inflation data is the first reading since October's report was canceled due to a government shutdown, providing no month-on-month comparisons [2][3] - In September, both headline and core CPI measures had risen by 3% compared to the same month the previous year [3] Federal Reserve Insights - The Federal Reserve aims for a 2% inflation target, with the latest core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index showing a 2.8% increase year-over-year [4] - Economists predict that inflation pressures may ease as demand cools, potentially allowing the Fed to maintain its current interest rates [4][5] Market Expectations - Bank of America economists suggest that goods inflation may remain persistent due to tariffs, while services inflation could soften, impacting the Fed's decision-making [5] - Current market expectations indicate a 25% chance of a rate cut by the Fed in the upcoming January meeting [5][6]
CPI: Inflation pressures ease in November as consumer prices clock 2.7% annual rise
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-18 13:32
Inflation pressures eased more than expected in November, according to the latest data on consumer prices published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Thursday. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.7% over the prior year in November, less than the 3.1% increase that had been expected by economists, according to Bloomberg estimates. On a "core" basis, which strips out the more volatile costs of food and energy, prices rose 2.6% over the prior year in November. Economists had also expected to see a 3.1 ...
November consumer prices rose at a 2.7% annual rate, lower than expected, delayed data shows
CNBC· 2025-12-18 13:31
Core CPI, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, was also cooler than anticipated, increasing 2.6% over 12 months. It was expected to have increased by 3%.The consumer price index rose at a 2.7% annualized rate last month, a delayed report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed. Economists polled by Dow Jones expected CPI to have risen 3.1%.Consumer prices rose less than expected in November, giving investors hope that inflationary pressures may be cooling enough for the U.S. monetary policy ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-12-18 13:22
The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged for a fourth straight meeting as inflation hovers around target and the euro zone weathers global shocks https://t.co/IjpcGTLoCo ...
Pethokoukis: President Trump missed the mark on big issues Americans are most concerned about
CNBC Television· 2025-12-18 12:54
So, the president came out saying he's trying to fix a mess right now. Uh, didn't really seem to address two of the big issues. Some of the weakness in the job market and the concerns about AI while it's a driver for the economy taking away jobs.Do you think he missed the mark here. What do you think the read is when it comes to voters. >> Right.Um, you know, there are a lot of statistics uh and numbers that he put forward in that speech and yet he still, you know, sort of managed to miss a couple of things ...
Trump defends economy, CPI report returns, monster Medline IPO, and more in Morning Squawk
CNBC· 2025-12-18 12:45
Economic Indicators - The November consumer price index (CPI) report is expected to show a 12-month inflation rate of 3.1%, with a core CPI (excluding food and energy) forecasted at an annual rate of 3.0% [2] - The Bureau of Labor Statistics noted that the release will not include 1-month percent changes for November 2025 due to the cancellation of the October inflation report [3] IPO Market - Medline, a medical supply giant, had a successful IPO, with shares jumping 41% on its debut, bringing its market capitalization to approximately $54 billion after opening at $35, up from its $29 IPO price [4] - Over 200 IPOs have been priced this year despite market volatility, marking the largest U.S. listing since Rivian's $13.7 billion deal in November 2021 [5] Corporate Leadership Changes - Glen Hauenstein, president of Delta Air Lines, will retire at the end of February after 20 years with the company, during which he helped position Delta as a leader in profitability [7] - Some of Delta's strategies, such as raising entry requirements for its SkyClubs, have faced customer pushback [8]
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Bloomberg· 2025-12-18 12:40
US CPI Report November 2025: Live News on Inflation, Consumer Price Index https://t.co/TLhAL8DJPu ...
BOE Cuts Rates and Suggests It May Ease Further in 2026
Bloomberg Television· 2025-12-18 12:28
A split decision. Although the consensus was to cut rates as widely as expected. Yeah, it looks like that.Weaker than expected UK CPI print that we got yesterday didn't actually make this more dovish or cut as perhaps was expected. I was speaking to Bonnie Bhatia of UBS this morning. He had thought that maybe it would be a90 vote split for a cut.It is exactly what was expected before the CPI print five four. You've got the governor as the deciding vote, Andrew Bailey, going for a cut this time rather than a ...
Meacham on address: Maybe showmanship doesn't wear as well if people aren't feeling results
MSNBC· 2025-12-18 12:23
Yeah, I mean members are skipping town after today's session and they'll be home through the holidays and you can bet they'll be hearing from their voters as you say. I mean the polls, the American people are very clear. They tell us in poll after poll after poll and interview after interview after interview that they are not feeling what Donald Trump is describing in this country just full stop that things are too expensive that inflation is bad that groceries are cost too much when you go through the the ...
Policy Decisions Tilt Risks Toward EUR/GBP Downside: 3-Minute MLIV
Bloomberg Television· 2025-12-18 12:17
The market context today is dominated by two big central banks here in Europe, of course, the Riksbank as well. So as we look ahead to those, is there anything that unites them or should we tackle them separately. I think separately, let's take a step back.Also, don't forget, there's the Nordics Bank. Oh, yes. There's four big European ones that we're looking at.I think, you know, Bank of England is, I think, the biggest surprise there. There's been a lot of dovish pricing. You had inflation comin significa ...