In October 2024, the annual inflation rate in the US rose to 2.6%, up from 2.4% in September, which had been the lowest rate since February 2021. This increase, aligning with market expectations, marked the first rise in inflation after seven months of steady or declining rates.
The annual core CPI, which omits volatile items like food and energy, remained steady at 3.3%. This rate, matching a three-month high, was consistent with both the previo...

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The Federal Reserve is scheduled hold FOMC meeting and press conference on November 7. This is crucial for the future trajectory of the U.S. and global economy.
The Commerce Department's personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, closely watched by the Federal Reserve, increased 0.2% month-over-month in September. Excluding food and energy, the September PCE price index rose 0.3% MoM and 2.7% YoY. On ...