#CPIWatch 📉 CPI WATCH: Inflation Hits a Multi-Year Low! 🚀
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report is officially in, and it’s a game-changer for the markets! 📊 Annual inflation in the U.S. cooled significantly to 2.7% for the period ending in November—beating market expectations of 3.1% and marking its lowest level since mid-2024. 📉 Even better news for the "soft landing" enthusiasts: Core CPI (which strips out volatile food and energy) dropped to 2.6%, the lowest reading we’ve seen since March 2021! 🕊️
What’s moving the needle? 🧐
Energy & Food: Energy saw a 4.2% annual jump, but monthly food prices remained relatively stable. ⚡️🍎
Shelter: Housing costs increased by 3.0%, continuing their slow but steady cooling trend. 🏠
The "Gap": Because of the recent 43- day government shutdown, October data was missing, making this a high-stakes "two-month" update. 🕵️♂️
Bottom Line: This "cooler than expected" data is fuel for the Federal Reserve to keep leaning toward interest rate cuts in 2026. 🏦💸 Stocks and gold are already reacting as investors breathe a sigh of relief. Is the inflation fight finally over? 🥊 Let me know your thoughts in the comments! 👇
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