Economists expect the December CPI inflation report to show price growth remained elevated and cautioned it may have a downward bias due to missing data from the government shutdown.
Stock indices rallied despite limited CPI data last month; since then, small-caps and Dow are outperforming tech into early 2026.
The Fed is expected to hold rates steady at the upcoming meeting, with a 'wait and see' stance likely until at least April or ...
The final inflation reading for 2025 is arriving into a fog of conflicting signals, shutdown distortions, and shifting expectations about interest rates. After months of noisy data, investors and ...