PCE Report Looks Backward But Justifies Fed Pause

Ryan Stever and Jason England share their takeaways from the PCE data today. Jason notes that inflation is still sticky and believes members are still concerned; however, because of the labor market recovery, they can stay in a holding pattern. On the other hand, Ryan highlights strong wage growth and continued consumer spending. However, he spots issues in the labor market for middle management and recent grad students.

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22 Jan 2026

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