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Gold

Gold Shines Above $3,750 as U.S. Core PCE Signals Persistent Inflation at 2.9%

New York, NY – September 26, 2025 – Gold prices are demonstrating remarkable resilience, holding firmly above the $3,750 per ounce mark today, fueled by a confluence of factors including ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and a U.S. core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index that remains stubbornly elevated at 2.9%

PCE

Stocks Tick Higher as August PCE Inflation Aligns with Expectations, Bolstering Market Confidence

New York, NY – September 26, 2025 – U.S. stock markets are showing a strong start to trading today, with futures indicating a higher open, following the release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation report for August 2025. The report, a critical gauge for the Federal Reserve's monetary

Inflation

Critical Inflation Data on the Horizon: Will it Deepen or Halt the Market's Retreat?

As the financial world braces for a series of pivotal inflation data releases in late 2025, market participants are on high alert. These forthcoming reports, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, are not merely statistical updates; they represent a critical juncture that

Inflation

The Enduring Grip of Inflation: Navigating a Market Reshaped by Rising Prices and Monetary Policy

Inflation continues to cast a long shadow over global financial markets, influencing everything from daily consumer spending to the strategic decisions of the world's most powerful central banks. As of late 2025, persistent price pressures, evidenced by key metrics like the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Personal

Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve's Tightrope Walk: Rate Cut Amidst Stubborn Inflation Tests Dual Mandate

The Federal Reserve finds itself navigating an increasingly challenging economic landscape, attempting to balance its congressional dual mandate of achieving maximum employment and maintaining price stability. This delicate act has been further complicated by the recent decision to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point, even as

Inflation

Inflation's Tug-of-War: CPI, PCE, and the Fed's Elusive 2% Target into 2026

The battle against inflation continues to define the economic narrative, as the Federal Reserve grapples with persistent price pressures that remain stubbornly above its long-term 2% target. A critical divide exists in how this inflation is measured – through the widely cited Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Federal Reserve'

Economics

The Unsettling Dance: Robust Growth and Stubborn Inflation Challenge the Fed's Resolve

The U.S. economy currently navigates an intriguing, yet precarious, path as hypothetical Q2 2025 data suggests a robust rebound in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. This economic buoyancy, however, is shadowed by the persistent specter of inflation, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index stubbornly holding above the

Inflation

Inflation's Stubborn Grip: CPI, PCE, and PPI Data Signal Prolonged Battle for the Fed

The specter of persistent inflation continues to loom large over the U.S. economy, as the latest data for the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, and Producer Price Index (PPI) all indicate that price pressures remain stubbornly above the Federal Reserve's long-sought 2%

Inflation

Inflationary Storm Gathers: Tariffs Fuel Price Surge as Expectations Soar

The specter of persistent inflation looms large over the global economy, with recent data revealing a significant surge in both year-ahead and five-year inflation expectations. This escalating concern is not merely a statistical anomaly but a tangible threat to consumer purchasing power and economic stability, forcing central banks to reconsider