US CPI Outlook: Persistent Inflation May Delay Fed Rate Cuts Until Summer

Upcoming US CPI Report: Key Details and Market Outlook

The United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for January is scheduled for release at 8:30 AM Eastern Time (13:30 GMT) on Friday, February 13.

Market Predictions for the US CPI

Analysts and market participants anticipate that both the headline CPI and the core CPI—which excludes food and energy—will rise by 0.3% month-over-month and 2.5% year-over-year. If these forecasts are realized, it would mark a modest increase compared to the previous month’s figures.

Insights from Recent CPI Trends

Recent CPI reports have drawn attention to the Federal Reserve’s ongoing challenge: while inflation remains above the central bank’s target, the labor market has shown signs of weakening. This shift in employment conditions has become a growing concern, even as inflation persists at elevated levels.