Fed’s favored inflation gauge showed prices ticked higher in February
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell explains how policymakers work to determine whether tariffs are already contributing to sustained inflation. The Federal Reserve's priority inflation gauge showed prices rose in February at a pace that continued to surpass central bank target levels amid ongoing efforts to deprive inflation. On Friday, the Commerce Department reported that the […]
Stock futures are little changed as traders brace for Fed’s preferred inflation reading: Live updates – CNBC
The trader worked on the New York Stock Exchange on March 27, 2025. NYSE US stock futures remained little different on Thursday night as investors tackled ongoing tariff uncertainty and awaited the release of major inflation measures. Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures It fell to 8 points, down to 0.02%. S&P 500 Futures and Nasdaq […]
Why Tariffs Do Not—and Cannot—Cause Inflation
Kato comes for Kudrow on inflation and tariffs The notion that tariffs cause inflation has become a hypervirus that infects the minds of President Trump's critics, and appears to be immune to the usual antibiotics of economic evidence and logic. The latest occurrences are provided Norbert Michel and Jai Kedia of the Cato Instituteclaims that […]
Gold (XAU) Silver (XAG) Daily Forecast: $3,025 Pivot in Focus as Inflation and Tariff News Loom – FX Empire
The US dollar remains strong in Hawkish's federal tone The US Dollar Index (DXY) is resilient near the 104.00 level. While pausing the three-day gathering, wider strength continues to weigh the gold. Recent comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have reinforced the central bank's cautious attitude. Powell said the labor market remains strong and […]
Peter Navarro Explains Trump’s ‘3D War on Inflation’
Navarro: Trump is fixing real factors in inflation Peter Navarro I didn't write any words about fighting inflation. in an Exclusive interview At the White House Alex Marlow Show The podcast, hosted by Alex Marlow, a co-author of Trump's senior trade and economic advisor, laid out exactly how the administration thinks about inflation and why […]
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged as it warns on growth, inflation
The Federal Reserve did not change interest rates as it warned of economic growth this year and easing higher inflation. Maintaining interest rates in the target range of 4.3%, central bankers forecast two cuts this year on Wednesday. The Federal Open Market Committee signaled its sticking to an “appearing wait” approach, saying it “has increased […]
Powell: Trump tariffs will 'delay' progress against inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned Wednesday that President Trump's new tariffs would likely make it difficult for central banks to lower prices. Powell did not mention the president by name, but he told reporters Tuesday that the Fed supports import taxes to prevent the fight against inflation. “I think once tariff inflation arrives, further […]
Fed Holds Rates Steady as Inflation Stays Stubborn, Growth Slows
The Federal Reserve remains stable at 4.25% to 4.5% in the second consecutive meeting, leaving benchmark interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, and officials signaled that inflation rates remained more sticky than expected, even as economic growth shows signs of slowing. The decision reflects growing uncertainty regarding the economic outlook. Fed officials have raised their 2025 […]
Trump didn’t kill the penny — inflation did
Most Americans of a certain age can remember Penny Candy Counters at their favorite mom and pop variety stores. Penny candy and traditional mom and pop shops are rare today, but you can find torch rolls, Mary Janes, Jelly Beans, Red Hot, chewable wax lips and other old-fashioned favorites at specialty stores around the country. […]
Trump’s Producer Economy Is Winning the Fight Against Inflation
Trump's producer economy can beat inflation The economic narrative of 2025 is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. The American production engine is back to life. Economic data from February provided a striking contrast to the narrative of stagnation and uncertainty that has dominated the debate in the US economy in recent weeks. Consumer spending and […]