Rising inflation expectations could put Fed on shallower rate-cut path
American families are growing sharply less optimistic about the economic outlook, but the Federal Reserve may be loathe to respond aggressively to a weakening economy in light of increasing worries that the Trump administration's trade policy will boost already elevated inflation.
Fed Expected to Cut Rates Twice This Year, Starting in September
The Federal Reserve will keep interest rates steady through the first half of the year, before delivering two reductions beginning in September, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg News.
Fed still expected to cut interest rates in 2025 despite trade war — but not until later in year
The Federal Reserve is still expected to cut interest rates this year — but not until the fall — as policymakers weigh the fallout from President Trump’s tariffs on trade partners, according to a survey released Friday.
Fed seen on course for June start to 2025 rate cuts after data
The Federal Reserve is seen restarting interest-rate cuts in June, traders bet on Tuesday, as government data showed U.S. producer prices were unexpectedly flat last month and weekly jobless claims fell.
Fed expected to resume rate cuts
Cooler inflation could allow Federal Reserve policymakers to resume interest-rate cuts later this year, with traders betting on three quarter-point reductions in the policy rate by the end of 2025, starting in June.
Inflation Plummeting, New Data Shows
According to the most recent BLS reading, released Wednesday morning, February saw less steep price increases for consumers. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2 percent, a slowdown from January ...
February Inflation Cooled And Egg Prices Dropped In March
Inflation rose at an unexpected low level of 2.8% in February and the price of eggs, the symbolic measure of post-election ...
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.
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, ...
Inflation eases more than expected in February, but Trump tariffs loom
Inflation eased more than expected in February, according to the consumer price index. Trump's tariffs are likely to propel prices higher.
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops as Inflation Anxiety Soars
A new survey from the University of Michigan shows Americans bracing for economic pain as tariffs and policy uncertainty bite ...
What does February’s inflation report mean for me?
February’s inflation report was better than expected, but it doesn’t tell us much about where prices are heading given the uncertainty around Trump’s trade war. “The widespread imposition of tariffs ...
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Grocery inflation is poised to rise in 2025, experts say
A few categories, like eggs, beef and sweets, are having an outsized impact even as prices for most foods hold steady, ...
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Improved CPI Data Sets Stage for More Inflation
Stripping out more volatile food and energy prices, the core CPI also moderated, coming in at 0.2 percent in February. That ...
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Regional inflation steady as consumers sour on economic outlook
Food costs help boost inflation to start the year, but prices are rising beyond the grocery aisle. It is testing consumer's ...
US wholesale inflation substantially slowed in February
Americans just got some reassurances that inflation was slowing, and not reaccelerating, last month. The Producer Price Index, a wholesale inflation gauge that is being closely watched for ...