US consumer inflation slows in February; tariffs expected to boost prices
U.S. consumer prices increased moderately in February as higher shelter costs were partially offset by cheaper airline fares, giving the Federal Reserve room to keep interest rates unchanged next week while monitoring the economic impact of a trade war.
February PPI Report: Slowing Inflation Sparks Interest Rate Cut Hopes
Producer Price Index (PPI) report is out and it offered extra insight into the state of the U.S. economy. The big news is that
US wholesale inflation substantially slowed in February
Americans just got some reassurances that inflation was slowing, and not reaccelerating, last month. The Producer Price Index, a wholesale inflation gauge that is being closely watched for tariff-related impacts,
Inflation eases more than expected in February but Trump tariffs loom
Inflation eased more than expected in February, according to the consumer price index. Trump's tariffs are likely to propel prices higher
U.S. wholesale prices unchanged in February, in sign that inflationary pressures are easing for now
The readout comes as President Donald Trump ramps up his trade war with a wide range of U.S. trade partners, threatening to send inflation higher. He has effectively imposed 25% t
Trump on February Inflation Data: ‘We’ve Done a Very Good Job’
Speaking from the Oval Office, President Trump boasted about the most recent inflation data, highlighting falling egg and oil prices.
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US Dollar Price Forecast: Falls as Fed Rate Cut Bets Intensify – GBP/USD and EUR/USD Outlook
The U.S. dollar weakens as rising Fed rate cut bets pressure DXY. Key CPI and PPI data could shape GBP/USD and EUR/USD trends ...