Key inflation metrics tracked by the Fed accelerated at the end of last year, underscoring why many Fed officials have turned cautious about supporting further interest-rate cuts

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The data underscores why many Fed officials have turned cautious about supporting further interest-rate cuts

Fed officials signaled little appetite for reducing interest rates at January’s meeting, with most indicating they wanted to see further progress on inflation before considering more cuts

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Key inflation metrics tracked by the Fed accelerated at the end of last year, underscoring why many Fed officials have turned cautious about supporting further interest-rate cuts

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