President Donald Trump took office with a promise to “immediately bring prices down.” But conquering inflation is tricky, and efforts can take months to trickle through the economy. At this early stage in his presidency,

Discover how rising inflation threatens economic growth, stock prices, and monetary policy under Trump's initiatives.

Inflation figures released on Feb. 12, 2025, will come as a disappointment to Americans who hoped President Donald Trump would be true to his word on bringing down prices “on Day One.”