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Rising US inflation in January reduces chance of Fed rate cut
The consumer price index rose 3% y-o-y, the highest rise since June
Fed holds rates steady, keeping tabs on Trump and inflation
The decision ends the Fed’s cutting spree last year
Saudi’s 2024 inflation rounds out to 1.7%
Rent is the Kingdom’s biggest inflation driver
Real estate prices rose 2.3% in 2024 -Gastat
The index also grew 3.6% y-o-y in 4Q 2024
US core inflation undershoots forecasts, raises early rate cut speculations
Economists expect the Fed to require more consistency before any speed-ups
Inflation cools off in December for the first time in four months
Home rentals rose 10.6% y-o-y in December
Aramco hikes diesel prices for manufacturers by 44%
The company similarly hiked diesel prices at the start of last year
Real GDP growth to hit 1.5% this year -IMF
Inflation to settle at 1.7% in 2024
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