All eyes are on the U.S. Consumer Price Index for August, which is set to be published at 8:30 AM ET. While the Fed usually turns to the PCE Price ...
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| | Top News  Getty Images All eyes are on the U.S. Consumer Price Index for August, which is set to be published at 8:30 AM ET. While the Fed usually turns to the PCE Price Index as its favorite gauge to monitor price pressures, today's report is the last inflation print before the FOMC rate decision next week. Investors are primed for another soft reading, helped by a decline in gasoline prices during the month and a labor market that has been cooling.
Snapshot: The headline CPI figure is expected to come in at 2.5%, which would mark the first time inflation fell firmly below the 3% mark in over three years. It would also mean that inflation is as close to 2% as to 3%. The Fed has set a 2% target as the goal for winning its inflation battle and a big move in that direction would have broad impacts on monetary policy and a coming easing cycle.
"There are two broad categories that are still above 5% annual inflation: Shelter at 5.1% and Transportation at 8.8% (insurance and maintenance/repair)," wrote SA analyst Damir Tokic. "The return to price stability requires the stabilization in the shelter inflation, given its weight in the CPI. In fact, the key argument for an expected return to price stability is the expected fall in rents."
Outlook: Fed policymakers have made it clear that it's time to cut rates. However, the biggest debate on Wall Street is by how much, with the current target range at 5.25%-5.50%. Many feel that the Federal Open Market Committee will trim borrowing costs by the standard 25-basis-point increment, but others see the potential of slashing them by a jumbo 50 bps before any serious economic fallout ensues. | | | | | Outlook Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off at the second presidential debate on Tuesday, where both candidates sparred over the state of the economy, inflation and foreign policy. Both Harris and Trump touted their respective track records in office, and even clarified their stand on the energy sector. Betting markets tipped slightly in favor of Harris winning the election after the debate, but the contest remains extremely tight. ING predicts that a Trump win would result in the selling of Treasuries. ( 189 comments) | | Featured 
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