CPI Hits Historic Highs as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Fade

April CPI came in hot, with Christopher Hodge noting persistent inflation pressures despite some softer components. That backdrop keeps rate cuts unlikely as the Fed waits for clearer disinflation signals. A resilient labor market offers some support, but deficits and supply risks leave policy stuck in a holding pattern.

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