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.
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 ago.
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 economists say could raise prices and weigh down the e
Inflation Better-Than-Expected 2.8% In February—But Still High, As Trump’s Tariffs Linger
But Trump’s tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will add a full percentage point to CPI inflation this year, according to JPMorgan Chase.
Wholesale Inflation Flat in February, Better Than Expected
Wholesale inflation was unchanged in February, the second reading in a row showing that prices cooled somewhat in the month. While the overall producer price index came in flat, prices for goods increased by 0.
Producer Inflation Cools in February as US Equity Futures Slip Pre-Bell
US equity futures were posting narrow losses ahead of Thursday's opening bell as traders digested the producer inflation report. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipped 0.1%, S&P 500 futures fell 0.
PPI: U.S. wholesale inflation unchanged in February
Wholesale Producer Price Index inflation stayed flat in February while economists surveyed by Dow Jones had expected a 0.3% increase. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said Thursday annual PPI inflation was 3.
Inflation falls in February but tariff fears continue to linger over US economy
Slowing inflation brought some good news to Wall Street. It has been on a two-week slide because of tariff threats and a string of poor economic news that had increased recession odds from some
Unpacking February's slight inflation cooldown
Inflation cooled more than economists expected in February but remained higher than where the Federal Reserve would like it to be, rising 2.8% from a year earlier. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins "America Decides" to examine what that means for price relief for Americans.
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 ...
U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February
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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 ...
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 ...
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.
Inflation Cooled to 2.8% in February, Lower Than Expected
Inflation eased last month, but the data may offer less comfort to businesses, consumers and the Fed than it otherwise would ...
US producer prices unchanged in February
U.S. producer prices were unexpectedly unchanged in February, but the cooling trend is unlikely to be sustained as tariffs on ...