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US Consumer Prices Rise, Fueling Rate Cut Speculation
1/15/2025
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Story summary
- US consumer prices increased by 0.2% in December, falling short of expectations.
- This modest rise contributed to stability in bond markets.
- Speculation grew regarding potential early interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
- The core consumer price index, excluding food and energy, had consistently risen by 0.3% over the previous four months.
