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The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report is scheduled for release today, December 11, 2024, at 8:30 AM ET. Analysts are paying close attention to this report because it could greatly influence the Federal Reserve's decisions on interest rates.
Economists expect the headline inflation to show a year-over-year increase of 2.6%, which measures changes in prices for all goods and services. For core inflation, which excludes food and energy prices, a year-over-year increase of 3.3% is anticipated. Additionally, the monthly core CPI is projected to rise by 0.3%, which aligns with the Fed's goal of reducing inflation.
This CPI data is crucial because it could affect the Fed's decisions about whether to cut interest rates. Market expectations are about evenly split, with a 50/50 chance of a rate cut at the Fed's next meeting. This will likely depend on whether the inflation numbers are higher or lower than expected.
Traders are particularly interested in how this report will impact currency movements, especially the US dollar. If the inflation report is stronger than expected, it might lead to more speculation about the Fed keeping interest rates higher for longer. Overall, this CPI release is important for understanding ongoing inflation trends and their effects on economic policy shortly.
