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Inflation Stable, Home Sales Rise as Economy Shows Some Resilience Amid Tariffs Uncertainty
Economic data continues to show the crosscurrents of President Donald Trump’s policies, especially his tariffs.
Key Inflation Measure Slowed To Multiyear Low In March—But Tariff Bump On The Horizon
The Fed’s rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee will meet May 6-7. Trump has repeatedly demanded the central bank lower ...
US stocks sink after a weak report on the economy but then halve their losses after inflation update
U.S. stocks are falling following a report suggesting the U.S. economy may have shrunk at the start of the year. The S&P 500 ...
Instant View: Tame March PCE inflation no salve after downbeat Q1 US GDP report
Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, surged 0.7% in March after an upwardly ...
Republican Student Loan Plan’s Inflation Trap: Repayment Assistance Plan May Make Student Loan Bills Soar
The Republican student loan plan’s new option, Repayment Assistance Plan, doesn’t adjust for inflation; student loan payments ...
US inflation cools and Americans step up spending as they brace for tariff impact
A closely watched inflation gauge cooled last month in a sign that prices were steadily easing before most of President ...
US consumer spending surges in March, inflation cools
U.S. consumer spending increased solidly in March as households boosted purchases of motor vehicles to avoid higher prices ...
Fed inflation gauge sets up stagflation risks as tariff policies bite
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge remained elevated last month, following a weaker-than-expected first-quarter ...