Inflation cools for now, but Trump tariffs could make relief fleeting
February finally brought a bit of inflation relief following a stretch of elevated readings — a sign that the underlying backdrop for the economy is one of diminishing price pressures. Why it matters: Disinflation returned in February after months of data that appeared to show progress had stalled.
Inflation eases in February, offering some relief from tariff pain
A slowdown in the consumer price index gave a crucial read for consumers and Fed policymakers still in wait-and-see mode.
Inflation Cools More Than Expected. CPI Rose 2.8% in February.
Inflation slowed more than expected in February, bringing some relief to consumers and Federal Reserve officials alike even as the effects from higher tariffs threaten to push it up again.. The consumer price index climbed 2.
Stocks slip as tariffs wipe out inflation relief
European stocks and U.S. futures fell on Thursday as investors turned their attention back to escalating global trade tensions, although further signs of an easing in U.S. price pressures limited declines.
Cooler inflation isn't enough to save stocks from fresh tariff threats
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday also reiterated the administration's position that it's willing to tolerate market volatility.
US inflation cools, but tariffs threaten higher prices
On Wednesday, there was good news on inflation. However, the market reaction was muted, with only a slight lift to the mood. The reason: tariff fears are already prompting companies to nudge prices higher,
Inflation cooled in February, but economists say Trump’s tariffs haven’t had time to take effect
Consumer prices rose 2.8% from a year earlier, data revealed. It’s a deceleration from January, but doesn’t appear to be enough to warrant an immediate interest rate cut.
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 ...
European stocks and US futures slip as tariffs wipe out inflation relief
European stocks and U.S. futures slipped on Thursday as investors turned their attention back to an escalating global trade ...
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 ...
This Inflation Drop Is The Best It Gets
Despite the positive inflation data, projections and tariff impacts indicate no further significant declines in inflation.
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Inflation eased in February, but trade war threatens higher prices
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Food inflation was 0% last month. But people who eat aren’t feeling relief.
Grocery price hikes canceled out price drops in February, the CPI shows. But since 2020, the overall cost of food is up 24%.