US Inflation Still Hanging Around

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Jan 11 2024 | 00:05:27

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Show Notes

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics just released their December 2023 inflation read which showed the consumer price index increased 3.4% in the year through December, the most in three months and on a monthly basis, it also rose by more than forecast. The shift up was driven by Americans paying more for housing and driving, challenging investor bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates soon. Used-car prices increased for a second month, defying expectations for a decline. The CPI excluding food and energy rose 0.3% in December from a month earlier. On an annual basis, the so-called […]

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