根据省发展改革委价格监测中心（下称"监测中心"）监测的情况，2026年元旦节前（12月25日，下同） 全省重要民生商品供应充足，零售市场价格整体稳中有降、偏弱运行。其中，粮油价格稳定，猪肉价格 微幅下降，鸡蛋价格低位盘整，蔬菜价格小幅下行。 临近年末，农产品消费逐步进入传统旺季，但在供应充裕、供需偏松的总体形势下，价格持续承压，上 行空间有限。监测中心分析，假若不出现极端天气等异常情况，预计元旦小长假期间全省重要民生商品 价格有望以稳为主。 蔬菜价格小幅下行。12月以来，广东省天气温和少雨，总体对蔬菜生产有利，叠加冬菜正值时令，节前 广东省蔬菜价格继续小幅下行，自11月中旬以来，已连续七周下跌。节前所监测的30种蔬菜农贸零售均 价为每500克4.67元，比上周下降1.68%。 分品种看，叶菜类蔬菜价格普遍下行，整体降幅达2.74%，其中西洋菜、生菜和菠菜三个品种降逾4%， 分别下降4.22%、4.14%和4.1%；非叶菜类蔬菜价格以降居多，整体下降1.26%。 粮油价格稳定。节前，所监测的三种大米（丝苗米、珍珠米和油粘米）农贸零售均价为每500克3.25 元，面粉农贸零售均价为每500克3.27元，均与上周（ ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has confirmed the administration is actively interviewing candidates for the next Federal Reserve Chair, seeking a leader committed to shrinking the central bank's footprint and ending the era of perpetual quantitative easing (QE).The ‘Engine of Inequality’Speaking on the All-In Podcast for a year-end economic review, Bessent outlined a sharp pivot from the monetary policies of the last 15 years. He argued that the Fed's “gain of function” experiments—specifically the large- ...

Diane, how would you describe uh this. Is it abnormal. Is it funky.Are we just in a waiting period of transition. What What do you say is going on here. >> Well, it certainly is an early chill for the holiday season, but I think you know consumers are still spending, which is ironic.The core retail sales, which goes into the GDP calculation for the retail sales data, actually was up 0.9%. So much better than that headline figure suggested. and data for September and August were revised up.So, we came into t ...

I wanted to ask you about how the higher inome households are really [clears throat] driving spending right now. They're backed by home equity and stock market wealth, but lower-income consumers are really struggling with the accumulation of 5 years now of rising prices. It's price levels, not really the inflation rate holding some of these families back.How sustainable is this so-called K-shaped economy and and what are the Fed's thoughts on whether that's a risk going forward. So we do um through our vast ...

Germany’s inflation rate unexpectedly rose to the highest level in nine months, offering a reminder before the European Central Bank’s final meeting of the year that risks to price stability remain https://t.co/Ap4iqm6IVq ...

Europe’s central bankers are stepping beyond their traditional role as guardians of price stability https://t.co/NneKb8qoLS ...

Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve's policy makers are divided on the necessity for further rate cuts this year, with discussions highlighting the implications of the current inflation target and its alignment with the Fed's dual mandate [1][10]. Group 1: Inflation and Monetary Policy - The Fed's target of 2% inflation is viewed as a deviation from the original goal of price stability, which some argue should be zero [2][3]. - There is skepticism regarding the Fed's ability to accurately measure inflation, with different indices leading to confusion about the real impact on average American families [8][9]. - The current inflation rate is estimated to be around 3%, but there is doubt about the reliability of various measures used by the Fed [7][10]. Group 2: Economic Growth and Interest Rates - The argument is made that the Fed's approach to managing inflation through high interest rates restricts access to capital, which is detrimental to small and medium-sized businesses that drive job creation [14][21]. - There is a belief that increasing output, rather than restricting growth, is a more effective way to combat inflation [22]. - The Fed's current methods are criticized as being overly reliant on Keynesian models, which may not account for the benefits of lower taxes and deregulation [13][14]. Group 3: Trust in Government and Financial Instruments - A proposal is made for the Treasury to issue gold-backed long-term bonds to restore trust in government and provide a reliable store of value for investors [17][19]. - The discussion emphasizes the need for honest government and sound money, criticizing perpetual deficit spending as immoral and corrupt [16][19]. - The potential for gold-linked Treasury bonds to create demand and signal a move towards sound financial practices is highlighted [19][20].

Monetary Policy & Inflation - The Fed's 2% inflation target is considered by some to be above the original dual mandate, with a zero percent target preferred for pure price stability [2] - The Fed aims for stable inflation, but its track record in achieving this is questionable [3] - A little bit of deflation is considered a natural part of economic development due to technological and productivity improvements [6] - Current inflation measures, such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) indicator, may not accurately reflect the price inflation experienced by average American families [8] - The Fed's deliberate debasement of purchasing power necessitates inflation adjustments, creating confusion [9] Interest Rates & Economic Impact - The Fed's method of curbing inflation by restricting growth is questioned, particularly its reliance on Keynesian models that ignore the impact of lower taxes and less regulation on increasing supply [12][13] - High interest rates restrict access to capital, hindering real prosperity gained through the production of goods and services [15][21] - The Fed's actions empower the government at the expense of the private sector, especially small and medium-sized businesses [14] - Lowering rates is suggested to stimulate small business hiring by improving access to capital [21] Fiscal Policy & Government - Perpetual deficit spending is viewed as immoral and corrupt, creating purchasing power based on future, unproduced goods and services [16] - A balanced budget is crucial, and the inability to manage government finances is demoralizing [22][23] Alternative Monetary Solutions - A proposal suggests Treasury should issue a gold-backed long-term bond to compensate for losses in purchasing power, potentially competing with assets like Bitcoin [17] - Relinking the dollar to gold could be a cost-effective way for the government to borrow and signal a move towards sound finances [19][20]

Let me start with I did agree with the decision. I thought it was appropriate to take another bit off the policy rate. We have an economy that has been remarkably resilient, really weathered so many different things, and still consumers continue to spend.Businesses continue to invest. We continue to have good growth, but we still have inflation printing above our 2% target. And we need to get that down is gradually coming down, but is still too high.And importantly, we have a labour market that relative to ...

For more, we want to bring in CNBC's senior economics reporter, Steve Leeman, and John Writing, the chief economic adviser at Breen Capital. Steve, you go first. What do you see in the numbers besides what Rick just >> got.I mean, this is now the most important Philly Fed index ever issued, right. Because it's all we got. Um, and I do want to say a little bit more detail here.Uh, the prices paid index did go up 49.2% versus 46.8%, but the outlook is actually a little bit better. we uh the six-month business ...