US inflation cooled in February, but Trump’s tariff plans and trade war loom
Inflation slowed more than expected in February and cooled for the first time in four months, but that progress may be short lived as President Donald Trump ramps up his trade war, which threatens to increase prices for Americans.
US consumer inflation slows in February; tariffs expected to boost prices
U.S. consumer prices increased moderately in February as higher shelter costs were partially offset by cheaper airline fares, giving the Federal Reserve room to keep interest rates unchanged next week while monitoring the economic impact of a trade war.
U.S. Wholesale Prices Unchanged in February, in Sign That Inflationary Pressures Are Easing for Now
The readout comes as President Donald Trump ramps up his trade war with a wide range of U.S. trade partners, threatening to send inflation higher. He has effectively imposed 25% t
US wholesale inflation substantially slowed in February
The Producer Price Index, a wholesale inflation gauge that is being closely watched for tariff-related impacts, showed that price hikes slowed substantially in February.
February US wholesale prices unchanged showing inflation easing, though trade wars threaten trend
U.S. wholesale inflation decelerated last month, suggesting that price pressures are easing for now. But the progress may not last as President Trump intensifies his trade wars. The Labor Department reported Thursday that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it reaches consumers — was unchanged from January
U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February
Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.
Inflation rate rose by 2.8% in February, CPI report shows. Here's what that means for price relief.
The inflation rate last month was slightly lower than forecast by economists, although price increases are still higher than ...
February CPI inflation rises 0.2%, lower than expected
February inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index Wednesday was 2.8% annually and was up a lower than expected 0.2% for ...
Inflation slowed slightly to 2.8% in February ahead of Federal Reserve meeting
The Labor Department on Wednesday released the consumer price index for February, which found inflation was 2.8%, slower than ...
Inflation cooled more than expected in February
Inflation, as measured by the consumer price index, slowed more than expected in February. The CPI increased 2.8% from a year ...
Inflation eased in February, but trade war threatens higher prices
The latest snapshot of ongoing inflation comes amid a new wave of tariffs of 25 percent on steel and aluminum imports, which ...
What the February Inflation Report Means for the Fed
Inflation came in cooler for February. That could give Federal Reserve officials extra confidence that price pressures were ...
UK public inflation expectations surged in February, BoE survey shows
The British public's expectations for inflation in the long run rose in February to their highest level in more than five ...