Reported 6 months ago
The Federal Reserve's preferred measure of underlying inflation, the personal consumption expenditures price index minus food and energy, is expected to show a slight cooling trend in April, with economists predicting a 0.2% rise, the smallest increase this year. This data aligns with the Fed's cautious approach toward interest rate adjustments amidst ongoing price pressures. Fed Chair Jerome Powell and colleagues are emphasizing the need for more evidence of sustained inflation progress before considering a rate cut, with the PCE price index expected to show a 2.7% annual increase. Additionally, other economic indicators for the upcoming week include revised first-quarter GDP figures and the Fed's Beige Book summary.
Source: YAHOO