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Consumer inflation fears spike in February as tariff worries hit sentiment

Consumers grew dramatically more worried about near-term inflation as President Donald Trump pushed aggressive tariffs against major U.S. trading partners, a closely watched survey showed Friday.
NBC News - 3h
Consumer inflation fears spike in February as tariff worries hit sentiment

Respondents expect the inflation rate a year from now to be 4.3%, a 1-point jump from January and the highest level since November 2023.
CNBC - 6h
Consumer sentiment drops sharply in February as inflation worries soar

The University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer sentiment fell to 67.8 in a preliminary February reading, down from 71.1 in the prior month and the lowest reading since July.
MarketWatch - 7h
Waffle House Tacks on 50 Cent Surcharge as Egg Prices Climb Sharply

Diners at the chain known for its cheap breakfasts will have to shell out a little extra as bird flu ravages U.S. flocks of laying hens.
Inc. - 2d

Consumer inflation fears spike in February as tariff worries hit sentiment