Inflation gauge favored by Fed showed prices ticked higher in February
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The Commerce Department's February Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index indicates that inflation continues to remain above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. This suggests that the Fed might maintain its cautious approach to interest rate cuts and monetary policy.
March 28, 2025 | 1:00 pm
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The S&P 500 ETF could experience market fluctuations as investors reassess interest rate cut expectations based on persistent inflation.
Higher inflation may delay potential interest rate cuts, creating uncertainty in equity markets and potentially causing short-term market volatility.
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