US inflation cooled in February, but Trump’s tariff plans and trade war loom
Inflation slowed more than expected in February and cooled for the first time in four months, but that progress may be short lived as President Donald Trump ramps up his trade war, which threatens to increase prices for Americans.
US inflation cools in February, but relief could be temporary
U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in February, but the improvement is likely temporary against the backdrop of aggressive tariffs on imports that are expected to raise the costs of most goods in the months ahead.
Inflation cools slightly in Trump’s first month
Consumer prices rose slightly during President Trump’s first full month in office, according to data released Wednesday by the Labor Department. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.2 percent in February from January and is up 2.
U.S. inflation ticks down in February but tariff concerns rising
The rate of price increases on U.S. consumer goods and services dropped bit in February but are now likely headed the other way because of President Donald Trump's trade levies.
Inflation eased a touch in February -- but Trump's tariffs cloud outlook
Consumer prices in February were up 2.8% from a year ago. That's a smaller annual increase than the previous month. But the president's trade war could put more upward pressure on prices.
US inflation cools slightly to 2.8% in February amid growth concerns over Donald Trump's tariffs
US inflation came in at 2.8 per cent last month from a year ago, down from 3.0 per cent in January. While easing inflation is a relief for policymakers, the latest reading is just the lowest since lat
Inflation rate rose by 2.8% in February, CPI report shows. Here's what that means for price relief.
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US October-February budget deficit hits record $1.147 trillion
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U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February
Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.
Why Tesla stock tumbled 28% in February
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US inflation slows in February to 2.8%, lower than expected
Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, came in at 3.1% — the lowest reading since April 2021.
Employers added 151,000 jobs in February, missing forecasts
The U.S. labor market has been slowing, but today's jobs report isn't yet reflecting the layoffs ordered by Elon Musk's DOGE.
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Jobs Report Is Steady, but Impact of Federal Cutbacks and Tariffs Looms
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PPI: U.S. wholesale inflation unchanged in February
Wholesale Producer Price Index inflation stayed flat in February while economists surveyed by Dow Jones had expected a 0.3% ...