Inflation spreads across the U.S. economy as Fed officials weigh faster rate hikes
October's consumer price index showed broadly rising costs across goods and services, with inflation at 4% year over year versus 3.7% in September, even as gas prices leveled off. Two Fed officials suggested the central bank may need to raise its key interest rate more quickly to tame inflation. Investors see 90% odds of a hike at the Dec. 8-9 meeting, according to CME Fedwatch.
In 40 seconds
- Annual U.S. inflation rose to 4% in October from 3.7% in September, with increases in services such as doctor visits, childcare, dining out and hotel stays.
- Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan backed two additional quarter-point hikes and said the Fed could move more rapidly this winter.
- CME Fedwatch futures put 90% odds on a hike at the Dec. 8-9 meeting and more than 64% on another in January.
IASummary generated by artificial intelligence from a story by KSL News. It may contain errors: the original source prevails.



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