US inflation slows to 2.4% in January. What it means for interest rates.

The slightly lower number for January reflects smaller price increases for shelter and food, as well as a decrease in energy costs.

What exactly is inflation, and are interest rates the only option for dealing with it?

Just when we thought it was safe to return to the supermarket aisle, it seems inflation has come back to bite us again. Worse ...

Why An Inflation Hawk Like Kevin Warsh Might Lower Interest Rates

Kevin Warsh might try to cut interest rates despite inflation concerns given AI-driven productivity gains. Three economic ...
The New York Times

U.S. Inflation Slowed to 2.7% in November as Shutdown Distorts Data

Data collection issues skewed the latest Consumer Price Index report, economists warned, clouding the picture for the Federal Reserve as it also grapples with a cooling labor market. By Colby Smith ...
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How Inflation Actually Affects Your Money

Inflation is a word you hear all the time. However, many people don’t fully understand how it works or how it impacts their daily lives. While some effects of inflation, such as the ever-increasing ...
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Rate cut odds jump after inflation comes in below expectations

Inflation cooled more than economists expected in November, instantly reshaping how traders, borrowers, and policymakers are thinking about the next move from the Federal Reserve. With price pressures ...
Seeking Alpha

What FOMC's Projections Tell Us About Rate Cuts, Inflation, And Unemployment

The Federal Reserve is signaling only one rate cut for 2026, but a new Chair may drive more cuts, especially post-Powell. FOMC projections show tolerance for PCE inflation above 2% through 2027, ...