Why this week's positive inflation reports won't look as good to the Fed
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February's inflation data shows lower-than-expected consumer and producer price indexes, but the Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, the Fed's preferred inflation measure, is expected to show a potential increase, keeping rates on hold through the year-end.

March 18, 2025 | 11:30 am
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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF may experience volatility as the Federal Reserve signals maintaining current interest rates due to persistent inflation concerns.
Continued high interest rates can impact stock market performance by increasing borrowing costs and potentially slowing economic growth.
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