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December CPI Holds Steady: Fed Rate Cut Unlikely Soon
The latest CPI data delivered some relief with steady 2.7% inflation and cooler core readings—but will it push the Fed to cut rates this month? Markets quickly cooled off as labor strength takes priority, leaving traders wondering... what happens next?
Financial market analysis from 13/01/2026. Market conditions may have changed since publication.
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