The improving job market is boosting consumer sentiment. Employees are beginning to see a somewhat better chance of receiving wage increases this year. If oil prices stabilize as we expect, consumers this year should see their paychecks stay ahead of inflation.
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Overall inflation remains quite benign. Companies selling to consumers and businesses have limited pricing power.
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All the components are above the break-even point of 50. There is also relief in the prices paid component from lower energy costs along with easing in delivery time.
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This number shows that inflation is in a benign mode for the U.S. economy.
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The cacophony on Wall Street this week reflected concerns that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates further and that corporate profit performance could start to dissipate.
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He is keeping his options open, but he also is suggesting that we may not see a straight-line path for interest rates. I think he is trying to knock down the notion that the Fed could come to a stop and that the story will end there.
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