Rebel Capitalist News New INFLATION Data Just Released Shocks Market...Stagflation?
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Apr 10, 2025 Recent consumer price index data reveals a surprising dip in inflation, raising concerns about potential stagflation. The discussion delves into core inflation metrics and their implications for future Federal Reserve policies. Additionally, rental price trends are examined in relation to changing inflation rates and unemployment. The importance of job security during economic fluctuations is emphasized, along with an invitation to a conference focused on enhancing personal finance skills.
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Recession and Inflation
- Inflation doesn't typically accelerate during an economic contraction in the United States.
- Recessions usually lead to disinflation, even if inflation remains high.
CPI Surprise
- The March CPI report surprised the market with a larger-than-expected decline.
- This decline was primarily driven by falling energy prices.
Oil and CPI
- Consider the impact of oil prices on CPI and Fed policy.
- Analyze the potential decline in oil prices and its effect on future CPI prints.