Better bank earnings and inflation readings sent bond and stock prices higher. Earnings and politics will likely have the most significant impact on markets this week.

Inflation picked up in December, if economic forecasters are right—driven by rising food and energy costs. And the uptick will almost certainly push the Federal Reserve to rethink any plans for a rate cut in January.

Inflation is proving stickier than expected, which could cause Fed to hit pause button on more interest rate cuts.

The path of inflation proved bumpier than expected in December, with price growth picking up more than economists had forecast. The consumer price index climbed 2.9% year over year in December, according to data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

according to economists surveyed by FactSet, up from a 2.7% yearly increase in November. It would be the third straight rise, after inflation fell to a 3 1/2 year low of 2.4% in September.

Consumer inflation data came in slightly hotter than expected in December. Consumer prices were up 2.9% for the 12 months ended in December as compared to 2.7% in November, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a monthly basis, prices rose by 0.4%.

Wholesale-level inflation heated up further to close out 2024, a sign that price pressures are building at a time when President-elect Donald Trump threatens to unleash a substantial array of tariffs.

according to a survey of forecasters by the data firm FactSet. Wholesale prices can offer an early look at where consumer inflation might be headed. Economists also watch it because some of its ...

1.9 Oct. 2.4 Nov. 3.0 Dec. (est.) 3.5 Source: FactSet. Eye on inflation The Labor Department issues its December report on consumer prices on Wednesday. Economists expect inflation edged higher to ...

Prices increased by 2.5% on an annual basis in December, down from 2.6% in November. Full coverage from the team at MoneyWeek.

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