Moderate Inflation Easing Keeps Fed's Interest Rate Cuts on Hold The slow pace of inflation decline in the US last month, paired with a rebound in retail sales, suggests the Federal Reserve may maintain its current stance on interest rates without immediate cuts. The core consumer price index (CPI), which provides a clearer view of underlying inflation by excluding volatile items like food and fuel, is expected to have increased by 0.3% in February, following a 0.4% rise at the beginning of the year. This measured retreat in inflation and positive retail activity highlight the reasons behind the Fed’s cautious approach to altering interest rates. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Gold's Appeal Grows: Survey Shows Investors Increase Gold Allocations READ MORE Money vs. Currency: The Great Gold & Silver Rush READ MORE JPMorgan Sees Gold Soaring to $2,500 READ MORE Bonds Fall After ‘One-Two Punch’ of ISM READ MORE Emerging Market Debt Issuance Hits Record High in January READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment