Consumer Sentiment Dragged Down By Democrat Panic and Inflation Fears

In January, consumer psychology declined for the first time in six months, causing inflation concerns and rapid recognition of Democratic voters to decline. The Michigan University centment index was 71.1, a lower level in three months from 74 in December in December. The depression was more remarkable than the preliminary value shows, highlighting the anxiety […]

We Didn’t Get Inflation Spike with First Trump Tariffs, But ’25 Different from ’17

In an interview with Bloomberg that aired Thursday on “Balance of Power,” White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Jared Bernstein acknowledged that the first Trump administration did not see a spike in inflation from tariffs. However, he claimed that the situation in 2025 will be significantly different from the situation in 2017. Bernstein said: […]

Fed may cut rates sooner and faster than expected if inflation keeps cooling

Federal Reserve President Christopher Waller said Thursday that inflation is likely to continue easing and that the central bank could cut interest rates sooner than expected, adding that the Fed's interest rate cuts will be shallower. He made comments that go against recent market movements that he expects to occur. Waller said on CNBC that […]