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Posted October 29, 2025 at 10:30 am
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released a one-off inflation report, which showed a 3% rise over the past year.
The Fed is likely to see the rise in inflation as a one-time price shock rather than a sign of sustained inflation, in our view.
There was nothing in the new inflation report to suggest that the Fed will alter its easing path. We expect more rate cuts.
In a novel twist during a government shutdown, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) — a one-off data release that was required to calculate Social Security payment adjustments for 2026. The report came in slightly weaker than expected, yet prices have risen by 3% over the past year.1 Investors may be inclined to view this as “too hot” for the Fed’s liking, especially given the central bank’s stated 2% inflation target. That interpretation, however, misses the broader context.
It’s been clear for some time that inflation would likely rise above 3% this year and next. This is largely due to the lagged effects of tariffs making their way through the economy. The Fed is likely to look past this development, viewing it as a one-time price shock rather than a sign of sustained inflation. History has typically supported this view, and there’s little in the current data to suggest otherwise.
Importantly, the bond market’s expectations for inflation over the next three to five years have been remarkably stable.2 This suggests that the Fed may have succeeded (at least for the time being) in achieving price stability. Even with prices on goods expected to rise in the near term, the market has been signaling confidence in the Fed’s long-term credibility. If this were to change and inflation expectations were to rise sharply, then our outlook for risk assets would too.
Meanwhile, the labor market continues to show signs of weakening.3 Although the Bureau of Labor Statistics hasn’t been able to release its usual data due to the shutdown (except for the CPI), other sources provide insight. For example, Automatic Data Processing (ADP) continued to reflect softness in employment trends and showed the economy losing private sector jobs in September. The absence of government data hasn’t necessarily obscured the broader picture. The labor market has weakened significantly, and that has implications for monetary policy.
There was nothing in the new CPI report to suggest that the Fed will alter its easing path. We continue to expect the central bank to ease between now and the end of the year and likely into next year. The Fed remains focused on reinvigorating growth, and the current inflation readings are unlikely to derail that effort. In this environment, we aren’t inclined to fight the Fed. Markets should continue to perform, in our view, particularly as monetary policy becomes more accommodative. We tend to favor non-dollar assets, especially in emerging markets, where valuations have remained attractive,4 in our opinion, and growth prospects have been improving. Within the US, cyclical assets may benefit as the Fed works to support the economy.
| Date | Region | Event | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 27 | US | Monthly advance report on durable goods | Indicator of manufacturing activity and future production trends |
| US | Dallas Federal Reserve Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey | Provides insight into manufacturing conditions in Texas | |
| Oct. 28 | US | Consumer Confidence Survey | Measures consumer optimism, which can influence spending and economic growth |
| US | Richmond Federal Reserve of Manufacturing Survey | Assesses manufacturing conditions in the Richmond area | |
| US | Dallas Federal Reserve Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey | Tracks retail activity and sentiment in Texas | |
| Oct. 29 | US | Advance International Trade in Goods | Provides early data on trade balance, affecting GDP calculations |
| US | Corporate Bond Market Distress Index (CMDI) | Measures stress in the corporate bond market, indicating financial stability | |
| US | NAR Pending Home Sales Index (PHS) | Leading indicator of housing market activity | |
| Oct. 30 | US | Gross domestic product (GDP) (first release) | Primary measure of economic growth |
| US | Weekly Economic Index (WEI) | Real-time indicator of economic activity | |
| Oct. 31 | US | Employment Cost Index (ECI) | Tracks changes in labor costs, which can influence inflation and monetary policy |
| Personal Income and the Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Deflator | Key indicators of consumer income and inflation | ||
| New York Fed Staff Nowcast | Real-time GDP forecast based on current data |
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Originally Posted on October 29, 2025
New inflation data doesn’t change our expectations for Fed easing by Invesco US
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