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Engaging Iran: Does Trump have a real plan?
President Trump's claim to have sent a letter to Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been met with skepticism by Iran's government, as they have denied receiving any such correspondence and have ...The Hill - 1d -
Price growth cooled more than expected in February, before Trump ramped up tariffs
The president took office promising to immediately lower inflation, but economists say his expanding trade war threatens progress on price hikes.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
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 -
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 -
Trump's tariff theater could actually help fight inflation
The effect of President Trump's frenetic style of governance — at least when it comes to trade — represents a peculiar twist that few economists would have predicted.The Hill - 20h -
Egg Prices Have Dropped, Though You May Not Have Noticed
Wholesale egg prices are about half what they were last month. Fewer bird flu outbreaks and weakened consumer demand are contributing to the decline, economists say.The New York Times - 16h -
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.CBS News - 6d -
More say Zelensky was not disrespectful to Trump in Oval Office: Survey
More Americans than not say Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wasn’t disrespectful to President Trump during their contentious Oval Office meeting late last month, according to a poll. The ...The Hill - 6d -
Wholesale prices flat in February PPI report; Trump threatens 200% tariffs on alcohol from EU
The Producer Price Index was flat in February, showing a yearly increase of 3.2%, below economist expectations. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on the report and President ...CBS News - 5d -
Nearly half of Americans say economy worsening: Poll
Nearly half of Americans said the economy is worsening, according to a Thursday The Economist/YouGov poll. Forty-eight percent of respondents said they believe the economy is getting worse, while ...The Hill - 5d -
Recession fears are mounting — Powell’s stances on these 4 issues could dictate America’s economic path in months ahead
The Federal Reserve will hold its benchmark interest rate steady at its meeting this week, economists say, as it remains in a “wait-and-see” mode until the effects of President Donald Trump’s ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Mark Carney to be Canada's new prime minister after Justin Trudeau resignation
Members of Canada's ruling Liberal Party have elected economist Mark Carney to take over for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Who is Mark Carney, Canada's next prime minister?
Canada's Liberal Party has chosen former central bank leader Mark Carney to succeed Justin Trudeau as the country's next prime minister. The 59-year-old economist won with nearly 86% support in a ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Live Updates: Trade Fight Widens as Europe and Canada Retaliate Against Trump Tariffs
As President Trump’s global tariffs on metals took effect, the European Union and Canada announced billions of dollars in levies on American goods. Economists worried that the trade war could over ...The New York Times - 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