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CPI Report: Inflation Rose Unexpectedly in January
The Consumer Price Index rose 3.0 percent from a year earlier as food and energy prices picked up.The New York Times - 22m -
US inflation unexpectedly increases to 3% in January
Figure bolsters case for Federal Reserve proceeding slowly with interest rate cutsFinancial Times - 1h -
Immigration crackdown could lead to a lower U.S. unemployment rate. Here’s why.
The labor market has been reshaped by a surge in the foreign-born population. Now that process is reversing.MarketWatch - 1h -
Trump says interest rates should be lowered to go 'hand in hand' with his tariffs
Trump again switched positions on the Fed, indicating in a social media post Wednesday that interest rates need to come down.CNBC - 2h -
Here's the inflation breakdown for January 2025 — in one chart
The consumer price index rose 3% on the year in January 2025. Economists worry that broad disinflation is over, even as tariffs loom.CNBC - 2h -
Trump Softens Tone on Inflation After Pledging to Lower Prices
President Trump pledged to lower costs on “Day 1” as a candidate. His administration now acknowledges it will take more time.The New York Times - 3h -
PM pledges to close loophole that let Gazan family settle in UK
The family won an appeal to come to the UK, after originally applying through a scheme for Ukrainians.BBC News - 4h -
Fed’s Powell Doesn’t Have Much to Say Because Inflation Isn’t Budging
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell says he isn’t rushing on rate cuts and the economy remains in solid shape.Inc. - 5h -
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Shows Little Urgency to Lower Rates
Jerome H. Powell testifies as inflation risks are resurfacing, regulatory changes are in flux and the Federal Reserve’s policy independence is in the spotlight.The New York Times - 16h -
Become Your Bank: Infinite Banking With an Inflation Hedge
Low interest rates aren’t keeping up with inflation.Inc. - 19h -
South Korea's top think tank lowers economic growth projection, citing Trump's tariffs
South Korea’s top economic think tank on Tuesday slashed its growth forecast for the country’s economy for the second time in four months, expressing concern about the potential impact of U.S. ...ABC News - 1d -
Stock Market Falls After Inflation Report
Investors are now betting that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates just once more this year, a drastic shift in expectations since late 2024.The New York Times - 2h -
Inflation rate picked up in January, CPI report shows. What it means.
The Federal Reserve's progress on taming inflation has stalled out. That could mean fewer rate cuts in 2025.CBS News - 3h -
Inflation heats up, adding pressure on Trump over vow to lower prices
Price growth sped up unexpectedly in January, posing an early challenge to President Donald Trump's economic agenda.NBC News - 3h -
Inflation ticks up to 3 percent annual increase in January
The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.5 percent in January to hit an annual increase of 3.0 percent after advancing by 2.9 percent in December. Economists were expecting the CPI to increase ...The Hill - 4h -
Consumer price report Wednesday expected to show inflation isn't going away
Another month, another expected miss for inflation as it relates to the Fed's goal, with concerns aplenty about what happens from here.CNBC - 5h -
Canada and Mexico tariffs risk inflating US housing crisis, Trump is warned
Exclusive: Dozens of congressional Democrats urge president to reconsider threatened import duties on US’s two largest trading partners. Pressing ahead with steep tariffs on Canada and Mexico ...The Guardian - 6h -
Trump Softens Tone on Inflation After Pledging to Lower Prices
President Trump pledged to lower costs on “Day 1” as a candidate. His administration now acknowledges it will take more time.The New York Times - 8h -
Markets may be underestimating how much inflation will fall this year
It is not just tariffs that might affect growth but also trade uncertainty and the effects of the Trump policy agendaFinancial Times - 13h -
Fed Chair Powell says central bank doesn't 'need to be in a hurry' to lower interest rates further
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday reiterated the central bank’s commitment to bringing inflation down and signaled that policymakers aren’t in a rush to push interest rates lower.NBC News - 22h -
Jordan pledges to take in sick Palestinian children as Trump backpedals on aid threat
King Abdullah II of Jordan pledged to take in 2,000 sick Palestinian children from the Gaza Strip on Tuesday amid pressure from President Trump for his country to take in Palestinians from the ...The Hill - 23h -
Fed Chair Powell says central bank doesn't 'need to be in a hurry' to lower interest rates further
Powell called the economy "strong overall" with a "solid" labor market and inflation that is easing but still above the Fed's 2% goal.CNBC - 1d -
Goldman abandons IPO board diversity pledge
Wall Street bank is latest major US company to roll back DEI initiativeFinancial Times - 1d -
Pressley on Trump promise to lower costs: ‘How’s that going?’
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) slammed President Trump over his promise to lower everyday costs for Americans, asking “How’s that going?” “Donald Trump ran on a promise to bring down costs for ...The Hill - 1d -
EU says AI race 'far from over' as bloc pledges 50-billion-euro investment boost
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday that the race for AI leadership had not yet been won by China or the U.S.CNBC - 1d -
Treasury yields finish mixed as investors await Powell testimony, inflation data
Yields on U.S. government debt held to a tight range despite President Donald Trump’s plan to impose 25% tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum, with investors looking ahead to a busy week of ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Trump repeats pledge to take control of Gaza
President Trump on Sunday again reiterated his pledge for a U.S. takeover of the Gaza Strip. The president's comments came with Israeli negotiators in Qatar for talks on the next phase of the ...CBS News - 2d -
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Charli XCX, Noah Kahan pledge to match Chappell Roan's $25,000 for artists' healthcare
Chappell Roan first promised to donate in response to an op-ed author critical of her Grammys speech calling for 'healthcare, especially to developing artists.'Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Is US inflation on the way down?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 3d -
China’s inflation accelerates after rise in lunar new year demand
Producer prices contract for 28th month as threat of US trade war clouds economic outlookFinancial Times - 3d -
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Trump, and home buyers, could get their wish for lower mortgage rates — if markets cooperate
The president’s focus on the 10-year Treasury yield is part of Trump’s efforts to bring down mortgage rates, a promise during his campaign.MarketWatch - 4d -
EU to offer lower tariffs on US cars
Bloc hopes olive branch will help to shield Europe’s ailing car industry from Donald Trump’s trade measuresFinancial Times - 5d -
Minneapolis Fed's Kashkari expects lower interest rates later this year
In a CNBC interview, the central bank official expressed confidence that inflation will continue to drift down to the Fed's 2% target.CNBC - 5d -
ICC condemns sanctions by Trump administration and pledges to continue its work
ICC condemns sanctions by Trump administration and pledges to continue its workABC News - 5d -
Trump’s Tariff Plan Is Looking Potentially Disastrous for Inflation
Here’s why Trump’s opening tariff salvo will likely hurt U.S. consumers.Inc. - 5d -
Bank of England Cuts Rates While Warning of Inflation and Trade War Risks
The central bank cut rates for the third time in about six months as it said economic growth had been weaker than expected.The New York Times - 5d
