Inflation eased to 4-year low
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Rents and home prices aren’t going up like crazy anymore, but they are still one of the biggest sources of U.S. inflation.
If you haven't seen the latest inflation data, the general idea is that prices are rising more slowly than expected. Not only is this the lowest inflation figure since early 2021, but it was one-tenth of a percentage point lower than economists had expected.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said Wednesday that if the tariffs already unveiled by President Trump are sustained it will cause "at least" a temporary increase in inflation.
Today’s inflation report was a positive one for Wall Street—but professional investors say it is too soon to gauge how President Trump’s trade policy has impacted prices. “Bottom l
CPI shows the 2% inflation target nearing, hinting at possible Fed rate cuts. Explore key market reactions and what this means for your investments.
While price growth has slowed, consumers now report significant levels of uncertainty and concerns about higher prices, thanks to tariffs.
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You may see some price increases from tariffs in your shopping, but you won't see them in Wednesday's official report on inflation in April, forecasters say.