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April Inflation Data Sends Mixed Signals – Will the Fed Cut Rates Soon?

by Team Lumida
June 3, 2024
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Key Takeaways:

  1. April PCE price index rose 0.3%, matching March’s increase.
  2. Consumer spending slowed to 0.2% in April from 0.7% in March.
  3. Fed rate cuts in September now face uncertain odds.

What Happened?

In April, U.S. inflation remained steady, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index increasing by 0.3%, mirroring the growth in March. Year-over-year, the PCE price index rose 2.7%. Consumer spending, which drives over two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, grew by just 0.2% in April, a significant drop from the revised 0.7% increase in March.

Revised GDP data revealed that consumer spending had already slowed to a 2.0% pace in Q1 from 3.3% in Q4 2023. Elizabeth Renter, a senior economist at NerdWallet, commented, “People have been pinched for a while, and it’s likely starting to show.”

Why It Matters?

The Fed tracks the PCE price index closely to achieve its 2% inflation target. April’s data suggests inflation may linger at elevated levels, complicating the Fed’s timeline for potential rate cuts. Slower consumer spending could temper price increases, but it also hints at a cooling economy.

Chris Zaccarelli, CIO at Independent Advisor Alliance, warned, “If consumer spending – and the economy – slows too quickly, then corporate profits and stock prices will go down much more quickly than the Fed will be able to cut rates.”

What’s Next?

Markets had initially expected the first rate cut in March, then June, and now September. However, with inflation staying stubborn and consumer spending weakening, the Fed faces a challenging decision. Traders have roughly even odds on a September rate cut and have increased the probability of a second cut in December.

Investors should monitor upcoming inflation and consumer spending data closely, as these will significantly influence the Fed’s policy decisions. Watch for shifts in Treasury yields and stock market responses, as these can offer clues about future economic trends.

With inflation still sticky and job gains slowing, the Fed has kept its benchmark policy rate in the 5.25%-5.50% range for ten months. Any shifts in consumer behavior or spending patterns could impact corporate profits and stock prices, making it essential to stay updated on economic reports.

Source: Reuters
Tags: consumer spendingFederal ReserveInflationInterest RatesPCE price index
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