Sees Higher Inflation

Fed sees higher inflation and slower U.S. economy due to uncertainty tied to Trump tariffs

Uncertainty spawned by President Trump’s tariffs prodded the Federal Reserve to predict a slower economy and higher inflation this year, complicating its decision on whether to cut interest rates ...

MarketWatch - 15h

The Fed Sees Higher Inflation and Lower Growth

Also, Zelensky agreed to a limited cease-fire in a call with Trump. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

The New York Times - 15h

Stagflation? Fed sees higher inflation and an economy growing by less than 2% this year

The rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee downgraded its collective outlook for economic growth to 1.7%, down from the last projection of 2.1% in December.

CNBC - 1h

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.

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 - Mar. 12

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 - Mar. 12

Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane. See how actions taken by your central bank affect you

Financial Times - 1h

Fed Holds Rates Steady and Predicts Higher Inflation, Slower Growth Ahead

The central bank penciled in two rate cuts for 2025, but President Trump’s sweeping agenda has injected “remarkably high” uncertainty into the outlook.

The New York Times - 13h

See How Elon Musk’s Team Inflated, Deleted and Rewrote Its Savings Claims

The cost-cutting group removed hundreds of contracts from its “wall of receipts,” added back many of them, and inflated savings values.

The New York Times - 5d

'Transitory' is back as the Fed doesn't expect tariffs to have long-lasting inflation impacts

Fed officials see inflation moving up this year more rapidly than previously expected, but they also expect the trend to be short-lived.

CNBC - 3h

Inflation worries resurfaced even before Trump ramped up tariffs. Don’t expect angst to go away.

Wall Street was already nervous about a potential rise in inflation because of President Trump’s tariffs — and the last thing investors want to see is another disappointing reading on prices even ...

MarketWatch - 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 - Mar. 12

Banks are feeling the strain as lower-income consumers struggle with inflation and tariff chaos

Banks are seeing lower credit-card spending, while delinquencies are rising.

MarketWatch - 5d

The Authoritarian Endgame on Higher Education

This is a moment to trumpet the strengths of higher education and address its weaknesses.

The New York Times - 4d

EU braces for higher prices as US trade war ramps up

For consumers, higher prices loom on supermarket shelves, but for businesses and industry the risks are higher.

BBC News - Mar. 12

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.

MarketWatch - Mar. 11

Dollar General says some customers can no longer afford staples

Dollar General's core customer base of low-income Americans are still getting hit by inflation, with retailer seeing little improvement ahead.

CBS News - 6d

Wholesale inflation flattens out in February in another sign of easing inflation

Wholesale prices were unchanged in February, offering more evidence that inflation pressures eased somewhat in early 2025.

MarketWatch - 6d

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 - Mar. 12

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

BlackRock's Fink says Trump deportations will have severe impact on agriculture, construction

"I think that over the next six to nine months, we're going to see a little more elevated inflation," Fink said the CERAWeek by S&P Global energy conference.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Trump tariffs complicate Fed outlook

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed sees inflation threat in Trump tariffs Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell ...

The Hill - 16h

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 ...

CBS News - Mar. 12

How a Classic French Dish Is Squeezed by Lingering Inflation

Businesses across Europe, including restaurants in Paris that make the dish, are being squeezed by sticky inflation.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

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.

CBS News - Mar. 12

Is the inflation drop good news for mortgage rates?

Inflation fell in February for the first time in five months, which could have an impact on mortgage rates.

CBS News - Mar. 12

What does February's inflation report mean for me?

Egg prices went up and airfare prices went down. Here's what to know about February's inflation report.

The Hill - Mar. 13

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.

CBS News - 5d

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

Inflation report arrives as markets slide and recession fears grow.

ABC News - Mar. 12

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 - 6d

Egg Prices Surge Again Even as Inflation Eases

Prices for the staple rose 10.4% in February even as overall inflation eased a bit. An outbreak of avian influenza continued to contribute to a nationwide egg shortage.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

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 - Mar. 12

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.

CNBC - 5d

Trump doesn't rule out recession, rising inflation

In an interview with Fox News, President Trump acknowledged inflation could continue to rise and wouldn't say whether or not he thinks the U.S. economy could fall into a recession. Nikole Killion ...

CBS News - Mar. 9

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 - Mar. 12

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.

CBS News - Mar. 12

Inflation Data Test May Rock Unsteady Stock Market

The U.S. consumer price index report could generate concerns if inflation is still simmering.

Inc. - Mar. 9

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

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.

CBS News - Mar. 12

Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week

Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest rate since October of last year, and that pushed demand even higher last week, after a substantial jump the previous week.

NBC News - Mar. 12

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