The Noise In The CPI Data Machine!

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Oct 11 2024 | 00:09:38

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Show Notes

When you are totally data dependent, as the FED is, noise in the incoming data is always going to be an issue, because signal and noise might not be aligned. There was a classic case yesterday as we got the latest read on the Consumer Price Index for the US from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Superficially at least, underlying US inflation rose more than forecast in September, representing a pause in the recent progress toward moderating price pressures, boosted by housing and food, which accounted for over 75% of the advance. Goods prices rose as well after reliably falling […]

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