US consumer inflation slows in February; tariffs expected to boost prices
U.S. consumer prices increased moderately in February as higher shelter costs were partially offset by cheaper airline fares, giving the Federal Reserve room to keep interest rates unchanged next week while monitoring the economic impact of a trade war.
US inflation ticks down in February but tariff concerns rise
U.S. inflation saw an incremental decrease in February, inching down to a 2.8% annual rate, below January's 3% level and a reading lower than most economists were expecting for the second month of the year.
Inflation eases more than expected in February, but Trump tariffs loom
Inflation eased more than expected in February, according to the consumer price index. Trump's tariffs are likely to propel prices higher.
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.
U.S. inflation slows a bit in February in a nice surprise, CPI shows. But now Trump tariffs loom.
Consumer prices rose in February at the slowest pace in four months and the rate of U.S. inflation dipped below 3% again - but that was before President Trump’s tariffs took effect. The consumer price index increased a mild 0.
Inflation cooled in February, but Trump's trade war threatens to raise prices
A 10% tariff on imports from China was the only one implemented during the period that covered the inflation data. Trump has since doubled those tariffs, is putting others in plac
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