Hot Inflation In January 2025 Reduces Odds Of Fed Interest Rate Cuts
1. January total CPI inflation hit 3.0%, highest since June 2024. 2. Core CPI inflation increased to 3.3%, indicating persistent inflationary pressures. 3. Fed rate cut odds decreased significantly for March and May 2025. 4. Continued inflation may prompt potential Fed hikes, affecting market outlook. 5. Equities may face pressure amid low rate cut expectations and strong job data.