Us Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February
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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 - 4h -
US inflation fell more than expected to 2.8% in February
Figure bolsters case for Fed to cut interest rates amid signs of slowing economic growthFinancial Times - 3h -
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 - 4h -
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 - 10h -
India's inflation rate dips to cooler-than-expected 3.61% in February, below central bank's target
The lower inflation reading could give the Reserve Bank of India room to cut rates and support its slowing economy.CNBC - 7h -
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 - 3h -
Treasury yields edge up after CPI inflation data comes in cooler than expected
Bond yields turned higher Wednesday after the consumer-price index report for February came in cooler than Wall Street expected.MarketWatch - 6h -
U.S. payroll growth totals 151,000 in February, less than expected
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 170,000 in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - 5d -
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.MarketWatch - 2h -
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 - 4h -
How federal lands can be used to ease the housing crisis
President Trump's pledge to open up federal land for housing construction could alleviate the housing market's top financial worry, which is inflation, by making homeownership more affordable.The Hill - 2d -
Here’s where the jobs are for February 2025 – in one chart
February marked another strong month for health care despite job growth overall coming in weaker than expected but stable.CNBC - 5d -
U.S. Inflation Report Expected to Show Stubbornly High Prices in February
Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.The New York Times - 4h -
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 - 2h -
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 - 23h -
Central banks should fear misbehaving inflation expectations
Widening dispersion and greater inflation uncertainty mean expectations are not as anchored as they appearFinancial Times - 1d -
Stocks Rise After Tumult, but Investors Remain Wary of Trade Tensions
Markets rose on better-than-expected inflation news, but uncertainty spurred by more rounds of tit-for-tat tariffs continued to weigh on investors.The New York Times - 2h -
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 ...NBC News - 6h -
Data shows inflation slowed in February as investors navigate uncertainty in stock markets
Consumer price index data for February shows inflation slowed for the first time since September. It comes as investors navigate uncertainty over President Trump's tariffs. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady ...CBS News - 2h -
More than 30 nations will participate in Paris planning talks on a security force for Ukraine
Military officials from more than 30 nations are expected to take part in Paris talks on the creation of an international security force for UkraineABC News - 2d -
Toyota considers exporting from UK to US to ease impact of Trump tariffs
Senior European executive of world’s largest carmaker also warns of more turbulence for the sectorFinancial Times - 19h -
Trump says Ukraine 'more difficult' to deal with than Russia
It may be 'easier dealing with' Moscow than Kyiv, the US president told reporters in the White House.BBC News - 4d -
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed despite tariff uncertainty and recession fears in the U.S.
Economists polled by Reuters expect India's inflation rate to slow to 3.98% in February from 5.68% in January.CNBC - 11h -
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 - 21h -
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 - 4h -
Dow falls 1,000 points, Nasdaq dives more than 4% as stock selloff gathers steam
Major stock indexes tanked Monday, continuing a sell-off that gathered steam last week as rattled investors began zeroing in on the prospect of a significant falloff in U.S. growth amid persistent ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump, With More Honey Than Vinegar, Cements an Iron Grip on Republicans
In his second term, President Trump is cultivating warm relationships with G.O.P. lawmakers — and using the implicit threat of ruining them if they stray — to keep them in line behind his agenda.The New York Times - 1d -
More Americans are now seeking UK citizenship. Three of them tell us why
Donald Trump’s re-election has made many in the US doubt whether the direction of their nation is for them. A record number of Americans are seeking UK citizenship, according to recent data.. In ...The Guardian - 3d -
How not to be deported: India’s nurses seeking work abroad learn how to migrate safely
Kerala is providing lessons on how not to be scammed by employment agencies as US and UK step up immigration raids. On a warm February morning, Devika, 24, sits with more than 60 classmates in the ...The Guardian - 12h -
The US’s plutocrats and politicians want more, more, more. Matt LeBlanc shows us a better way | Arwa Mahdawi
‘Joey from Friends’ has gone viral for his lack of drive. This is what the world needs – someone who’s happy with nothing rather than everything. ‘Nothing will come of nothing,” King Lear said. He ...The Guardian - 8h -
Tribes and Students Sue Trump Administration Over Firings at Native Schools
More than one quarter of the staff members at the only two federally run colleges for Native students were cut in February.The New York Times - 2d -
More NOAA cuts, 1,000 layoffs expected, sources say
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) employees are expecting more layoffs at the agency, sources say. This comes after drastic cuts as part of President Trump's measures to shrink ...CBS News - 2d -
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 - 6h -
Why you should open a $5,000 long-term CD now that inflation's falling again
Inflation fell in February for the first time since September. Here's why a $5,000 long-term CD could be worth opening now.CBS News - 3h -
Ad spending on women's sports more than doubled last year
Ads during women's sports programs were 40% more impactful than the average primetime advertisement, according to EDO.CNBC - 1d -
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 - 1d -
European stocks steady after US markets plunge
The global sell-off eases in Europe after US shares are hit by President Trump saying the economy is in "transition".BBC News - 1d -
Coinbase to make comeback in India as opposition to crypto eases
Central bank has long opposed digital coins but Modi government is now more open after Trump's endorsementFinancial Times - 1d -
Despite Rising Inflation, Restaurants Are Having a Big Winter
January and February are usually the doldrums for dining, but Americans have been eating out, and spending, with gusto.The New York Times - 4d -
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 - 2d