Consumer confidence dips in Trump's first month as tariff threats drive inflation fears
According to the University of Michigan, consumer attitudes towards the economy immersed during President Trump's first month in office. Monthly Consumer Survey Released on Friday. Consumer sentiment fell nearly 10%, down from 71.7 in January to 64.7 in February. According to Monthly Research Director Joanne HSU, DIP appears to be heavily driven by consumer concerns […]
Fed officials flag rising inflation risks over Trump policies, tariffs
John Lonesky Group's president, while appearing in “Varney & Co.”, breaks down President Donald Trump's economic agenda. A trio of Federal Reserve officials concluded Thursday to pave the way for more interest rate cuts as the most likely scenario, whilst they still think inflation will be cool over time, the president's uncertainty Certainty Donald Trump's […]
Fed worried about inflation worsening in pausing rate cuts
Federal Reserve officials at last month's meeting pointed to an increased risk that inflation could worsen. This is the main reason why we haven't changed the benchmark interest rates. President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs and massive immigrant deportation and strong consumer spending could boost inflation this year, according to minutes of the January 28-29 meeting […]
Fed minutes show tariffs factored into concerns about higher inflation
Fox Business Correspondent Gerri Willis reports on the impact of tariffs on home builders and categorizes the latest housing data. Federal Reserve policymakers have noted the potential impact of changes in trade policy, such as higher tariffs, which contribute to concerns about high inflation in minutes from the latest conference. Minutes released Wednesday from a […]
No Sign of Tariff Inflation Worries in Atlanta Fed Survey
A monthly survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta shows that businesses do not expect tariffs to cause higher inflation. The expected inflation over the next year was relatively unchanged at 2.3%. This was a slight increase from a month ago, and was in line with expectations last February. Businesses in the Federal District […]
Pound Sterling gains on hot UK inflation report – FXStreet
Poundsterling will attract bids after the release of the UK Inflation Report, which was hotter than expected in January. Boe's Bailey expects an inflation increase to essentially last. US President Trump has threatened to impose 25% tariffs on cars, semiconductors and medicines. Poundsterling moves higher against its key peers after UK (UK) Consumer Price Index […]
Fed’s shift to ‘inclusive’ employment goal may be to blame for sticky inflation: economists
The Federal Reserve shift towards more “comprehensive” employment policies in the wake of the Black Life Matter movement could be preventing inflation from curbing, some top economists have suggested. Central bankers have long been wary of both high and particularly low unemployment rates. When unemployment rates were unusually low, they were increasing the rate to […]
Australian Dollar steadies as RBA Bullock refrains from declaring victory over inflation – FXStreet
The Australian dollar barely moves as traders could have already set a price with their RBA rate reduction decision. The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut its official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10%. Fed Gov. Michelle Bowman warned that profit risks continued, underscoring the need to make more clear before considering interest […]
Gold (XAU) Price Forecast: Is $3,000 Within Reach as Inflation Pressures Mount? – FX Empire
The week starts in the middle of a seven-week rally, which becomes vulnerable to a potentially bearish closing reversal top. Last week, Xau/USD was $2882.48, up $21.23 or +0.74%. Trade war concerns continue to support the demand for gold Gold's strength this week was driven by rising trade tensions after US President Donald Trump signed […]
Argentina Logs Lowest Inflation in Five Years
The National Argentine Census Institute (Beden) announced on Thursday that the country's inflation rate in January was 2.2%, the lowest in five years. Argentina marks the first month of 2025, with the lowest inflation rates for July 2020 and that month, and the lowest inflation under President Javier Millée's control so far, from 2.7% in […]