C.E.O.s Look Beyond a Rosy Inflation Report

Better-than-expected price data can’t quite blunt worries about consumers pulling back, as companies keep scrambling to handle President Trump’s trade fights.

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Why this week's positive inflation reports won't look as good to the Fed

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Inflation takes it easy

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Egg prices soar as inflation cools in first full month of Trump term

Inflation report arrives as markets slide and recession fears grow.
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February consumer price index report shows slight inflation improvement

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Investors buoyed by signs of cooling U.S. inflation

Wall Street breathes a sigh of relief after a new report showed inflation slowed last month by more than expected.
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What contributed to February's cooling inflation

A better-than-expected inflation report may have contributed to a better stock market performance. Still the trade war is still on, and the European Union announced retaliatory tariffs. Kelly ...
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S&P 500 closes higher on soft inflation report; Nasdaq jumps 1% as traders snap up tech shares

The Nasdaq Composite rose on Wednesday after a soft inflation report eased concerns about the economy and as investors snapped up beaten-up technology shares.
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Here's what today's CPI report says about inflation

The inflation rate last month was slightly lower than forecast by economists, although price increases are still higher than the Fed would like.
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Dollar General CEO warns consumers are cash-strapped, and says 2025 won't be better

Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos said on Thursday that inflation continues to hurt the discounter’s customers and that the macroeconomic environment won’t improve this year.
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Inflation Data Test May Rock Unsteady Stock Market

The U.S. consumer price index report could generate concerns if inflation is still simmering.
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Why a gold investment makes sense (even with inflation dropping)

Inflation dropped in February, according to a new report. Here's why a gold investment could be worth it anyway.
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Inflation rises by 2.8% in February, slightly below expectations

The new consumer price index shows inflation cooled in February, coming in at a lower rate than economists expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has a look at the numbers.
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Justice Department is looking into egg prices in antitrust probe, report says

A report in The Wall Street Journal says DOJ investigators are looking into whether egg producers are working together to keep egg prices high.
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Is the new inflation data a good sign for the U.S. economy?

New Consumer Price Index data showed inflation slowed in February, which may be a good sign for the U.S. economy for now. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
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Asia-Pacific stocks fall even after soft U.S. inflation report pushes two Wall Street benchmarks up; Seven & i shares rise as much as 3.6%

The Nasdaq Composite picked up after the soft inflation report eased concerns about a looming recession and as investors snapped up technology shares.
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Stocks take another tumble after Trump's weekend comments on inflation

The stock market nosedived after the opening bell on Monday amid President Trump's remarks over the weekend that inflation could continue to rise. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy ...
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Data shows inflation slowed in February as investors navigate uncertainty in stock markets

Consumer price index data for February shows inflation slowed for the first time since September. It comes as investors navigate uncertainty over President Trump's tariffs. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady ...
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Morning Report — Democrats look to sidestep shutdown blame

In today’s issue:   Senators are working down to the wire to avoid a midnight funding lapse in Washington that would carry major ramifications. Despite widespread Democratic criticism of the ...
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Lead Bank CEO Jacqueline Reses says her independent life started at age 14, and she's never looked back, from early days at Goldman Sachs to the top of fintech.
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U.S. 10-year Treasury yield is little changed as investors digest latest inflation report

U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Thursday as investors awaited the producer price index report and weighed the state of the U.S. economy.
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A big inflation report is on the way Wednesday. Here's what to expect

The consumer price index for February is forecast to show an increase of 0.3% for goods and services across the largest economy in the world.
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MMA divisional rankings: How far does Alex Pereira fall at light heavyweight?

Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond.
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The Hockey News Big Show: NHL’s Top Cup Contenders One Week After The Trade Deadline

The Hockey News Big Show now looks toward the battle for the playoffs in the NHL and beyond with a new segment.
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China's consumer inflation turns negative for the first time in 13 months

The data comes as investors continue to look for signs that Beijing's stimulus measures can help to boost the country's struggling economic recovery.
CNBC - Mar. 9
Report: Tottenham Looking to Seal Summer Signing Amid Rival Interest

Tottenham Hotspur Push for Angel Gomes as Levy Seeks Early Summer SigningTottenham Hotspur are making a strong move to secure the signing of Angel Gomes this summer, with chairman Daniel Levy ...
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Tennessee-Texas basketball injury report for SEC Tournament quarterfinals

A look at the final injury report for the Tennessee-Texas basketball game on Friday in the SEC Tournament.
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What I'm looking at: Florida in SEC Tournament

A scouting report, some Mizzou notes, matchups to watch and what I think will lead to a Tiger win against Florida.
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Rosie O'Donnell moves to Ireland: 'Heartbreaking to see' what's happening in US politics

Rosie O'Donnell, a longtime critic of President Trump, announced Tuesday that she has moved to Ireland, citing U.S. politics as the catalyst for her relocation. In a nearly 10-minute-long TikTok ...
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Short-term Treasury yields remain near mid-October lows as investors await CPI report and more tariff talks

Bond yields ended higher Tuesday as investors monitored the tariff front, awaited a key inflation report out Wednesday and stayed on guard about a slowing U.S. economy.
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Bill O'Reilly: Trump should be 'looking to reassure Americans' on economy

Former Fox News host Bill O'Reilly believes President Trump should be concerned about getting his economic message across as Americans face the rocky impact of his tariff policies and continued ...
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Vikings signing former Pro Bowl Colts C Ryan Kelly to reported 2-year deal

The Vikings are looking for an upgrade at center.
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Trump tariff threats are pushing Canada's largest oil producer to break its dependence on the U.S.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the oil-producing region could look beyond the U.S. for customers if Trump's tariff threats create uncertainty.
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After Rosie O'Donnell's move to Ireland, Trump tells Irish PM he's 'better off not knowing' who she is

Rosie O'Donnell has left the U.S. for Ireland because of President Trump. She doesn't plan to return until 'it is safe for all citizens to have equal rights there, in America.'
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‘You want to become billionaires? List on NSE,’ says Ashish Chauhan, CEO of India’s National Stock Exchange

NSE's Chauhan says that retail and foreign institutional investors will look toward Indian stocks now that valuations are "back to near their 10-year average."
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Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday

U.S. stocks were looking at a lower open following Trump's tariff news but cooler inflation reading.
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