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Fed’s Rate Decision Looms Amid Inflation Data and Internal Divisions
Fed’s Rate Decision Looms Amid Inflation Data and Internal Divisions
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The Federal Reserve approaches its next rate decision with sharp internal divisions, as the latest inflation data shows mixed signals. Core PCE rose 0.2% monthly and 2.8% annually, slightly below forecasts, while headline PCE matched expectations at 2.8%. These figures, delayed by the government shutdown, mark the final inflation read before the FOMC meeting.
Markets reacted swiftly, with stocks climbing and futures pricing in near-certainty of a quarter-point cut. Yet the Fed remains split—one faction warns of a weakening labor market, while another fears persistent inflation. The central bank's preferred gauge, CORE PCE, suggests subdued price pressures, but the debate over policy tightening lingers.
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