Jan. inflation eases in Fed’s preferred measure

Is Inflation Finally Cooling Again? The Fed's Favorite Gauge Says So
Inflation rose 2.5% over the year in January compared to 2.6% in December, marking the first decrease in four months.
The PCE report, the Fed's preferred inflation measure, is out. Here's what it says.
A large majority of Americans say their incomes aren't keeping pace with inflation. Here's what the numbers say.
The Fed's 'preferred' measure of inflation is core PCE. Do advisors favor it as well?
The Fed is well known to view core PCE as its inflation indicator of choice. However, wealth managers have their own preferences.
The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cooled last month, but consumer spending sank
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge cooled as expected in January; however, the good news came with a red flag for the US economic engine: Consumers pulled back their spending by the most in nearly four years.
Fed's favorite core inflation measure hits 2.6% in January, as expected
Excluding food and energy, core PCE also rose 0.3% for the month and was at 2.6% annually. Fed officials more closely follow the core measure as a better indicator of longer-term trends. The numbers all were in line with Dow Jones consensus estimates and likely keep the central bank on hold for the time being regarding interest rates.
Inflation gauge favored by Fed showed prices grew as expected in January
The latest reading of the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge showed that prices rose in line with economists' expectations in January as the inflation fight continues.
Fed’s Preferred Gauge Of Inflation In January Aligns With Expectations, Traders Keep Fingers Crossed For June Rate Cut
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation, fell marginally in January, easing concerns that the Trump administration’s tariff policy might upend the central bank’s efforts to control price rises.
US inflation cools in January, fueling hopes for a June rate cut
Inflation showed a modest decline in January, even as concerns grew over President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, which serves as the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge,
January inflation eases in Fed’s preferred measure
Inflation in the Federal Reserve’s preferred price gauge eased in January after making steady increases throughout the fall. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index increased by 0.3 percent in January,
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A Key Inflation Metric Moderates—Slightly
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New data shows inflation cooled slightly in January
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — A new report out from the Commerce Department shows inflation cooled off slightly last month. The ...
Stock Futures Tick Higher After PCE Inflation Data
Stock futures ticked higher after the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge came in as expected in January. The personal consumption expenditures price index rose 0.3% in January from December.
Inflation Steady in January, Meeting Expectations as Consumers Backed Away From Large Purchases
Inflation came in as expected in January, according to a metric closely followed by the Federal Reserve released on Friday. That could be welcome news as the personal consumption price expenditures ...