🚀 Federal Reserve Governor Supports 50 Basis Points Rate Cut
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According to BlockBeats, on September 26, Federal Reserve Governor Kugler expressed her strong support for the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points, highlighting the focus on the labor market. Kugler stated, 'The labor market remains resilient, but the FOMC now needs to balance its focus to continue making progress on inflation while avoiding unnecessary pain and economic weakness. I firmly support last week's decision to cut rates by 50 basis points, and if inflation continues to progress as I expect, I will support further rate cuts.'
Kugler anticipates that the inflation data to be released this Friday will show continued easing of price pressures, with the August PCE price index annual rate possibly as low as 2.2%. She noted that it is appropriate for the Federal Reserve to focus on the labor market now, which has cooled but 'remains resilient,' with a 4.2% unemployment rate that is 'still quite low by historical standards.'#FederalReserve #InterestRates #RateCut #LaborMarket #Inflation #EconomicPolicy #PCEIndex #UnemploymentRate #EconomicGrowth
🚀 US GDP Growth Slows But Indicates Potential Soft Landing
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According to Blockworks, the gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2024 showed a slight decline from expectations, but the growth rate still suggests a potential soft landing for the economy. The GDP rose at an annualized pace of 2.8%, just below the anticipated 3%. This growth was driven by strong consumer and government spending, with personal consumption increasing to 3.7%, marking the strongest quarter since early 2023. The quarterly personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index increased by 1.5% annually, compared to 2.5% in the second quarter. The monthly PCE index for September is expected to be released tomorrow.
The Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow model had adjusted its third-quarter estimate from 3.3% to 2.8% earlier this week. Kathy Jones, chief fixed income strategist at Charles Schwab, referred to the latest figures as “soft landing numbers.” James Bullard, former president of the St. Louis Fed, suggested earlier this month that a soft landing might already be in place. However, upcoming data, including tomorrow’s PCE numbers and Friday’s US employment report, will provide further insights. The recent Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report indicated that US job openings in September fell to their lowest level since early 2021, with available positions declining to 7.44 million from 7.89 million in August, missing economists’ expectations of 8 million.
Tom Essaye, founder of Sevens Report Research, noted that while the JOLTS report alone might not derail the soft landing thesis, it does suggest a need for a slowdown in the decline of job openings to maintain a healthy labor market. The September jobs report will be crucial in this context. Market expectations remain high, with a 96% certainty that the Federal Reserve will implement another 25-basis point interest rate cut next month, according to CME Group data.#USGDP #EconomicGrowth #SoftLanding #ConsumerSpending #GovernmentSpending #PCEIndex #JobReport #LaborMarket #InterestRateCut #FederalReserve
🚀 Inflation Trends Show Slow Improvement As PCE Index Rises
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According to BlockBeats, inflation pressures have significantly decreased since peaking two years ago, although the pace of improvement has slowed in recent months. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, the Federal Reserve's preferred measure for assessing price pressures, is central to this analysis. The Federal Reserve aims to maintain the PCE inflation rate at approximately 2% over the long term to ensure a healthy economic state.
Economists predict that the PCE price index for October will increase by 0.20% month-over-month and 2.30% year-over-year. When excluding the more volatile food and energy prices, the core PCE inflation rate is expected to rise by 0.30% month-over-month and 2.80% year-over-year.
Despite expectations of an increase in both indicators compared to September, analysts believe that price pressures continue to improve. Russell Price, the Chief Economist at Ameriprise Financial, noted that the higher readings in October "do not disrupt the long-term trend."
It is important to note that due to the impact of daylight saving time and the Thanksgiving holiday, the PCE data will be released at 21:30 UTC+8 on Wednesday, rather than the usual 20:00 on Thursday.#Inflation #PCEIndex #Economics #FederalReserve #CorePCE #PricePressures #EconomicTrends
🚀 U.S. Core PCE Index Expected To Show Modest Increase In January
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According to Odaily, Nick Timiraos, often referred to as the 'Fed's mouthpiece,' has indicated that the U.S. Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index for January is anticipated to show a modest increase. This expectation arises due to the weak performance of the Producer Price Index (PPI) components related to finance and healthcare services in January. The monthly rate of the Core PCE Index is expected to be significantly lower than the substantial rise seen in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the same period. If the Core PCE Index rises by 0.27% month-over-month in January, it could lead to a decrease in the annual Core PCE rate from 2.8% to 2.6%.#CorePCE #PCEIndex #Economy #Inflation #CPI #PPI #Finance #Healthcare #January2023
🚀 Goldman Sachs Predicts Impact Of Tariffs On U.S. Consumer Prices
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According to BlockBeats, Goldman Sachs economists have projected that U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, along with a 10% tariff on Canadian energy, could lead to a 0.6% increase in the core consumer prices in the United States. In a report sent to clients on Monday evening, the economists noted the possibility of a last-minute suspension of these tariffs. They suggested that a strategic move could involve delaying the deadline to April 2 to align with other planned tariff announcements. While the tariffs, if implemented, are not expected to become a permanent feature of U.S. trade policy, the duration of their impact remains uncertain. In January, the core consumer price index in the U.S., excluding food and energy, rose by 3.3% year-on-year, while the Federal Reserve's preferred PCE index increased by 2.6% over the same period.#GoldmanSachs #Tariffs #ConsumerPrices #USTradePolicy #Canada #Mexico #EnergyTariff #EconomicImpact #CoreCPI #PCEIndex
🚀 U.S. Consumer Spending Slows in April Amid Economic Concerns
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According to BlockBeats, data indicates that U.S. consumer spending slowed in April following the strongest month of consumption since early 2023, while inflation remained moderate, aligning with the broader economic slowdown.
The core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index in the U.S. rose by 2.5% year-over-year in April, marking the smallest annual increase in over four years. This data highlights underlying anxiety among many American consumers after the weakest consumption quarter in nearly two years. Despite high tariffs on imported goods not yet widely impacting prices, consumer sentiment has significantly declined, and personal financial outlooks are at historic lows.
Another report released on Friday showed a significant narrowing of the U.S. goods trade deficit in April, driven by the largest recorded drop in import volumes, with goods imports falling by 19.8%, the largest decrease on record.#ConsumerSpending #EconomicConcerns #Inflation #PCEIndex #TradeDeficit #ImportVolumes #AmericanConsumers
🚀 July Core PCE Inflation Rate Predicted to Rise
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According to BlockBeats, Wall Street Journal reporter Nick Timiraos, known as the 'Fed's mouthpiece,' shared on social media that economists have recalculated CPI and PPI data into the PCE index. They anticipate the core PCE inflation rate for July to be 0.28%, translating to an annual rate of 3.4%, which would increase the year-over-year growth to 2.9%. The overall PCE inflation rate is expected to be moderate, with a month-over-month increase of 0.21% and a year-over-year rise of 2.6%.#CorePCE #InflationRate #EconomicForecast #CPI #PPI #WallStreetJournal #BlockBeats #Fed #NickTimiraos #PCEIndex
🚀 U.S. Government Shutdown Delays Key Economic Reports
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According to BlockBeats, the resolution of the U.S. government shutdown is becoming clearer, indicating that Wall Street may soon receive a series of crucial economic reports that have been delayed for over a month. The first of these reports is expected to be the employment data for September. Economists at Morgan Stanley predict that the September employment report could be released as early as this Friday, though it is more likely to be available early next week.
In a worst-case scenario, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Producer Price Index (PPI), and Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for October may not be released at all. The PCE index is the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation.
Alternatively, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics might attempt to compile the month's inflation trends. However, economists warn that the quality of such reports would be significantly compromised, and their release might be so delayed that they lose relevance.
The delay in the September employment report and the potential absence of October inflation reports will leave the Federal Reserve with insufficient data to make informed decisions on whether to cut interest rates for the third consecutive meeting.#USGovernmentShutdown #EconomicReports #WallStreet #EmploymentData #CPI #PPI #PCEIndex #FederalReserve #InflationReports #InterestRates #EconomicForecast
🚀 U.S. Inflation Rate Falls Below Expectations in September, Boosting Rate Cut Prospects
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According to PANews, a key inflation indicator released by the U.S. Department of Commerce on Friday showed that the inflation rate for September was lower than anticipated. The report, delayed due to a government shutdown, signals a potential green light for further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, excluding volatile food and energy prices, rose by 0.2% month-over-month and 2.8% year-over-year. While the monthly rate met expectations, the annual rate was 0.1 percentage points lower than predicted. Additionally, data from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis indicated that overall personal consumption expenditures increased by 0.3% monthly, with an annual inflation rate also at 2.8%, both aligning with forecasts. Federal Reserve officials use the PCE price index as a primary tool for assessing inflation. Although they consider both overall and core data, core data is generally viewed as a better indicator of long-term inflation trends. The report's release was postponed for several weeks due to the government shutdown, during which all data collection and economic reporting were halted.#USInflationRate #SeptemberInflation #InterestRateCuts #FederalReserve #PCEIndex #InflationExpectations #EconomicAnalysis #PersonalConsumptionExpenditures #InflationReport #GovernmentShutdown
🚀 U.S. Economic Data and Fed Rate Decision to Influence Market Sentiment
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According to PANews, Wall Street's recent volatility has subsided as investors return to betting on low volatility and high confidence in risk assets. This shift comes amid expectations that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates next week, supported by U.S. economic data such as the ADP employment report and the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index. The Federal Reserve's rate decision will be the focal point next week, following recent weak U.S. employment data, with the market widely anticipating a rate cut.
Key events to watch in the upcoming week include:
On Tuesday at 00:00 UTC+8, the New York Fed's one-year inflation expectation for November will be released. Later that day, at 23:00 UTC+8, the U.S. October Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) will be published.
On Wednesday at 03:00 UTC+8, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will announce its rate decision and economic projections, followed by a monetary policy press conference by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at 03:30 UTC+8.
On Thursday at 21:30 UTC+8, data on initial jobless claims for the week ending December 6 and the U.S. September trade balance will be released.
On Friday at 01:00 UTC+8, the Federal Reserve will publish data on U.S. household financial health from the third quarter of 2025. Later, at 21:00 UTC+8, Philadelphia Fed President Paulson, a 2026 FOMC voting member, will speak on the economic outlook, followed by Cleveland Fed President Harker at 21:30 UTC+8.
At 23:35 UTC+8, Chicago Fed President Goolsbee will participate in a dialogue at the 39th Annual Economic Outlook Symposium hosted by the Chicago Fed.
The Federal Reserve's September dot plot suggested two rate cuts in 2026. In contrast, the current market expectation is for 63 basis points of easing, indicating a higher likelihood of three rate cuts next year.#USEconomicData #FedRateDecision #WallStreetVolatility #RiskAssets #InterestRates #ADPReport #PCEIndex #FederalReserve #USEmploymentData #JOLTS #FOMC #JeromePowell #JoblessClaims #TradeBalance #HouseholdFinancialHealth #PhiladelphiaFed #ClevelandFed #ChicagoFed #RateCuts #EconomicOutlook
🚀 U.S. Consumer Spending Shows Minimal Growth Amid Inflation Concerns
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U.S. consumer spending in February showed little growth, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce. This comes amid ongoing inflation concerns, which are expected to worsen due to the conflict involving Iran. According to Jin10, inflation-adjusted consumer spending increased by 0.1% compared to January. The core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.4% from the previous month. The annual rate of the core PCE price index, favored by the Federal Reserve, recorded a 3.0% increase.#ConsumerSpending #InflationConcerns #USEconomy #PCEIndex #IranConflict #FederalReserve #EconomicGrowth