Fed’s favorite inflation indicator comes in hot

by | Feb 27, 2023 | Invest During Inflation | 39 comments




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The Federal Reserve’s favorite inflation indicator came in hot this month, signaling a potential increase in inflationary pressures in the U.S. economy.

The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, which is the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation, rose 0.4% in February, the largest monthly increase since August 2012. The index is now up 1.7% year-over-year, the highest level since April 2012.

The increase in the PCE index is being driven by higher prices for energy, medical care, and food, which are all rising at a faster pace than in recent months. Energy prices rose 0.9% in February, while medical care prices rose 0.5%, and food prices rose 0.3%.

The increase in prices is a sign that inflationary pressures are building in the U.S. economy. The Fed has been monitoring inflation closely, as it is one of the key factors that will determine when the central bank raises interest rates.

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The Fed has said that it will be “patient” in raising rates, and the latest inflation data suggests that it may be in no hurry to raise rates anytime soon. The central bank is likely to wait and see if the current inflationary pressures are sustained before making any changes to its policy rate.

In the meantime, the Fed will continue to monitor the PCE index and other inflation indicators closely, as it seeks to ensure that inflation remains within its target range.

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  6. K. W.

    Honestly, this guy was (forcefully) calling a full-on bull market just a few weeks back; he was essentially calling all those who disagree idiots. But, with his current (parsing, hair-splitting) way of speaking, it's like he's trying to convey that he was right all along. I'm very skeptical of someone who can't be wrong and possesses the semantic prowess to somehow (albeit twistedly) achieve that — though I don't think he's fooling many people judging from the comments. And, please don't blame that FED for your foolhardiness – they're professionals that are doing their best.

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  12. Mervin Goose

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  14. the populations

    Cramer just few days ago you said bull run have started now again we perish.
    Why people still take you seriously

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  16. RED SEAL JOURNEYMAN REVIEWS

    guess what rates take 12-18 months to take full effect. the inital pull back has not been from the rates setting in.

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    So sell all financials and buy energy

  18. Joseph Buehrlen

    What about the corporate greed prophet

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    Market to 3900 this week

  21. Elizabeth York

    With markets falling, inflation soaring, the Fed imposing a sharp hike in interest rates, while Treasury yields are rising rapidly, meaning more red ink for portfolios this quarter. How can I take advantage of the current market volatility, I'm still at a crossroads deciding whether to liquidate my $125,000 ETF/Growth Stock portfolio.

  22. Stephan Wuertz

    Jim Cramer is the biggest Clow on financial TV

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    Thanks Captain Obvious.

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  25. Nimaga Bouna

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  26. Nick

    Inflation is producing a slew of problems throughout the world, including food shortages, diesel and heating fuel shortages, and housing prices and financial market crash. This global collapse might end up being a part of us for a very long time. My primary concern is how to maximize my savings/retirement fund of about $300k which has been sitting duck since forever with zero to no gains.

  27. Mike C

    Jim why don't you dig deeper and tell us the real truth on why inflation is coming back like 100s of billion deficit spending to defence contractors to arm proxy wars in Kiev and other countries. Sanctions on Russian imports of oil and gas, forcing Russia to cut production and exports to western countries and raising oil prices.
    No Jim you just want to take a day off because you don't care about inflation and to just let inflation go were it wants to go thinking very short term and not caring about long term consequences. This greed is so contagious my friend with total disregard to the well-being of the community and society and country.

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  30. liz gillies

    Prosecute Biden for dereliction of duty, FJB

  31. Wildboy789789

    The biggest issue no one talks about is joe biden raiseing tax while continuing a war

  32. Melina Mark

    The wisest thing that should be on everyone mind currently should be to invest in different streams of income that doesn't depend on the govt. Especially with the current economic crisis around the world. This is still a good time to invest in Gold, silver and digital currencies(BTC, ETH..).

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    Buying a stock is easy, but buying the right stock without a time-tested strategy is incredibly hard. Hence what are the best stocks to buy now or put on a watchlist? I’ve been trying to grow my portfolio of $560K for sometime now, my major challenge is not knowing the best entry and exit strategie;s … I would greatly appreciate any suggestions.

  34. Adam Levine

    Why is he still on TV? he's consistently wrong, its a joke
    It was a bull market 2 weeks ago according to him.

  35. Van Master Flash

    Wage inflation isn’t a real thing

  36. Mike jerk

    do the opposite and you will be ok lol

  37. JT

    cramer: “tsla, i like the stock”! wtf is wrong with this moron, at $100 cramer: can’t own this stock, it’s heading lower

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