US Inflation Pressures Ease, Making Rate Cuts More Likely
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure slowed as expected in May, bolstering odds on a rate cut before the November presidential election. Data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis this morning showed the core personal consumption expenditures index rising just 0.1 percent in May from the prior month, matching market forecasts. On a year over year basis, core price growth fell to 2.6 percent, down from 2.8 percent in April, aligning with economist estimates. The overall personal consumption expenditures index flatlined relative to the prior month, rising 2.6 percent from a year ago. Personal income rose 0.5 percent month-over-month,...