U.S. CPI Rises 0.2% in October, Core Inflation Remains Above Fed’s Target

According to Jinishi Data: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 0.2% increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for October 2024, on a seasonally adjusted basis, maintaining the same monthly rise seen in August and July. Over the past year, the CPI has increased by 2.4% before seasonal adjustments.Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy costs, edged up to 3.3% in September 2024 from 3.2% in prior months, slightly above market expectations. According to Trading Economics, this persistent core inflation remains higher than the Federal Reserve's target of 2%, raising questions about future Fed policy adjustments.In October, the annual rate for core CPI stayed at 3.3%, aligning with analyst projections. Meanwhile, September’s unadjusted annual CPI rate reached 2.6%, ending a six-month downtrend and marking a three-month high. Analysts suggest that these inflation trends may affect the Federal Reserve’s policy approach in upcoming months.