Fed faces threat from US consumers’ soaring inflation expectations

University of Michigan survey shows American households’ outlook for price growth is at its highest since the early 1990s

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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops as Inflation Anxiety Soars

A new survey from the University of Michigan shows Americans bracing for economic pain as tariffs and policy uncertainty bite.
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US consumers’ long-term inflation expectations hit 32-year high

Worse than expected data comes days ahead of Federal Reserve’s next meeting on interest rates
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Consumer sentiment plunges on worries about tariffs and inflation

Long-term inflation expectations jumped in March, showing intensifying consumer worries about President Trump's trade wars.
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Inflation rate eased to 2.8% in February, lower than expected

The core consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in February and 3.2% from a year ago.
CNBC - 6d
The Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper.

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at the end of its two-day meeting next week, despite some encouraging news on inflation.
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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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Treasury yields rise as expectations for more inflation increase

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday as investors awaited consumer sentiment data and were relieved after tame inflation data this week.
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Champagne and Parmigiano under threat from Trump’s tariffs

Producers warn Europe’s finest foods and wine could become unaffordable for ordinary US consumers
Financial Times - Mar. 10
Key inflation data set to be released tomorrow. Here's what to expect.

Consumer Price Index data on Wednesday will give Americans, and the Federal Reserve, another readout on inflation.
CBS News - Mar. 11
February consumer price index report shows slight inflation improvement

New numbers released today say that inflation has improved slightly, with the February consumer price index report showing a 2.8% rise from year before and price growth climbing 0.2% from January ...
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Consumer sentiment slumps in March to lowest since 2022 as Trump tariffs spark more inflation worries

The University of Michigan's Survey of Consumers was expected to show a reading of 63.2 for March.
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Bond rally fizzles despite cool CPI inflation reading. What that says about investors.

A fleeting reaction to a cooler-than-expected February inflation reading on Wednesday is a signal that investors are consumed by recession fears.
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More Americans expect credit applications to be rejected, NY Fed finds

Nearly 9% of consumers last month reported needing credit but not applying for it out of fear of being denied.
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Here’s the inflation breakdown for February 2025 — in one chart

The consumer price index rose 2.8% in February from 12 months earlier. Inflation decelerated but economists fear tariffs will stall progress.
CNBC - 6d
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.
CNBC - Mar. 11
Central banks should fear misbehaving inflation expectations

Widening dispersion and greater inflation uncertainty mean expectations are not as anchored as they appear
Financial Times - Mar. 11
Treasury yields end higher for second day after CPI inflation data comes in cooler than expected

Bond yields closed with back-to-back gains Wednesday after the consumer-price index report for February came in cooler than Wall Street expected.
MarketWatch - 6d
Unpacking February's slight inflation cooldown

Inflation cooled more than economists expected in February but remained higher than where the Federal Reserve would like it to be, rising 2.8% from a year earlier. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent ...
CBS News - 6d
US inflation fell more than expected to 2.8% in February

Figure bolsters case for cental bank to cut interest rates amid signs of slowing economic growth
Financial Times - 6d
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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The Fed will update its rate projections Wednesday. Here's what to expect

If market pricing is correct, there's virtually no chance central bank policymakers budge from the current level of their key interest rate.
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Europe's response to the threat from Trump

Post-war security and trade framework crumbles under new US leadership
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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.
The New York Times - 5d
The South and Midwest Face Threats of Hail, 100 M.P.H. Winds and Tornadoes

A system over the northern part of the U.S. is expected to fuel severe weather across large areas of the country until Monday.
The New York Times - 4d
Why this week's positive inflation reports won't look as good to the Fed

On the surface, February's inflation data released this week brought some encouraging news.
CNBC - 5d
Bourbon is out, patriotism is in - how Canadians are facing US threats head on

Across the country, Canadians are defiant in boycotting American goods and travel even as Trump promises another temporary reprieve.
BBC News - Mar. 8
As consumers fret, executives have been talking a little less about inflation — and more about this

Despite consumer sentiment hitting a 29-month low by one measure, executives have focused less on inflation — and more on AI — during their quarterly earnings calls.
MarketWatch - 2d
Fear of a tariff ‘Trumpcession’ puts pressure on Bank and Fed over interest rates

A trade war could push up inflation when both the UK and US economies really need cheaper borrowing. So what’s a central bank to do?. Monetary policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic will be ...
The Guardian - 3d
Ontario says it will slap a 25% surcharge on US-bound electricity

The move is in retaliation to Trump's tariff threats on Canada, and is expected to raise energy costs for 1.5 million US homes.
BBC News - Mar. 10
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 ...
The Hill - 6d
U.S. consumers are starting to crack as tariffs add to inflation, recession concerns

Airline and retail executives are bracing for a slowdown in demand amid concerns tariffs will cut down consumer spending.
CNBC - 3d
Kugler says Fed should hold interest rates amid inflation risks

Inflation could continue to be 'persistent' and prices could potentially increase again, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler told CNBC's Silvia Amaro.
CNBC - Mar. 10
US communications regulator to create council to counter China tech threats

Move comes as FCC’s remit has broadened in face of hostile acts by Beijing
Financial Times - 6d
Wall Street suffers ‘ugly’ sell-off amid US recession fears, as Musk’s Tesla falls 50% from all–time high – business live

Volatility soars and shares slide after Beijing imposes tariffs on imports of agricultural goods from America. Analysts at investment bank Jefferies remain optimistic about the prospects for the ...
The Guardian - Mar. 10
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.
CBS News - 6d
US turns to Denmark as it hunts for eggs despite Trump’s threat over Greenland

Danish Egg Association says US asked if it could export eggs as prices surge despite president’s promise to lower them. The United States has asked Denmark and other European nations if they can ...
The Guardian - 4d
Inflation takes it easy

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Inflation cools in Trump’s first month After a week of rising economic fears, the ...
The Hill - 6d
2-year Treasury note yield bounces from October low as investors await U.S. inflation report

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to the latest consumer price index reading.
CNBC - Mar. 11
Facing the Looming Threat of A.I., Publishers Turn to Decentralized Platforms

Facing the looming threat of A.I. as a competitor, some publishers are considering an alternative to the internet’s all-powerful algorithms.
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