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PCE at 2.8% in November; Fed rate path stays higher for longer
November PCE inflation rose 0.2% to 2.8% year over year, with core PCE also up 0.2% to 2.8%. The reading reinforces that inflation remains sticky and the Fed is likely to keep policy restrictive for longer, delaying any near-term cuts.
Key Takeaways
- PCE YoY 2.8% and MoM 0.2%; Core PCE YoY 2.8% and MoM 0.2%.
- Headline PCE sits in the 2.7%-2.8% range for Aug–Nov; Core PCE runs about 2.7%-2.9% May–Nov.
- Fed odds of holding rates at 3.5%-3.75% near 95% ahead of the next meeting (per CME FedWatch).
- Goods prices up 1.4% in November; services up 3.4% YoY; durable goods up 1.2% YoY.
- Personal savings rate fell to 3.5% in November from 3.7% in October (April peak 5.5%).
People Involved
- Michael PearceChief U.S. Economist, Oxford Economics
Entities Involved
- BEA - Bureau of Economic AnalysisU.S. government statistical agency
- CME GroupOperator of the FedWatch probability gauge
- Federal ReserveU.S. central bank and monetary policy authority
MarketMoodz Analysis
For investors, the 2.8% PCE print and stickier core imply rates stay higher for longer. Higher yields dampen risk assets, tilt bond portfolios toward shorter duration and inflation-hedged exposures, and pressure equity valuations—especially growth stocks with rich multiples.
Historically, the PCE gauge tends to run cooler than the CPI, giving the Fed room to calibrate policy gradually. The November print keeps the Fed on a patience-before-cutting path, aligning with a broad market view that rate cuts are unlikely in the near term.
What to watch next: the Fed's statement at the upcoming meeting, the October PCE revision, and any BEA updates around December inflation prints. A continued drag from tepid income growth alongside rising stock wealth will be key inputs for consumer spending and asset prices.
Source: Original Article
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