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Inflation eased to 4-year low

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Inflation eased to 4-year low in April as Trump's tariffs took effect, CPI report shows
Inflation eased to a four-year low in April as the nascent impact of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs were offset by their cost-dampening effects in a slowing economy. Overall consumer prices increased 2.

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Mild April Inflation Captures Early Stages of Tariff Effects
April inflation report shows prices grew at slowest pace since 2021

Inflation, Fed and Jefferson

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Fed's Jefferson: Expect economy to slow, future inflation uncertain due to tariffs
Recent inflation data point to continued progress toward meeting the U.S. Federal Reserve's 2% inflation goal, but the outlook is now uncertain due to the possibility new import taxes will drive prices higher,

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Inflation cooled again even as some tariffs took effect. But economists don’t expect that to last
Fed’s Jefferson Sees Lower Growth, Says Inflation Could Rise

Dollar, Inflation and Cut Bets Rise

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US stocks mostly rise on better inflation data while dollar retreats
Wall Street stocks mostly rose Tuesday while oil prices advanced, extending a rally as the improved state of US-China trade boosts the economic outlook.

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Mild U.S. Inflation Keeps Dollar Under Pressure
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Dollar Stabilizes as Fed Rate Cut Bets Rise on Soft U.S. Inflation
The Tariffs Are Here. Inflation Isn't. What Gives?
Over the course of April, President Donald Trump imposed large tariffs on goods from every country in the world, pushing ...
Inflation, gold prices and what to expect next
Cooling inflation could shift gold prices — but other factors may have more of an impact right now. Here's why.
April inflation rose slightly, but at a slower annual pace
Annualized inflation eased to a 2.3 percent pace, the lowest since early 2021. But the month-to-month pace of inflation ...
Today's Mortgage Rates | Rates Flat Even as Inflation Cools
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates often drop when inflation eases. But we still haven't seen the ...
Stock market waits on trade deals, Trump progress in Middle East and inflation data: Live Updates
Investors eye more trade deals, updates from President Trump’s trip to the Middle East and fresh consumer inflation data ...
Trump calls on ‘Too Late Powell’ to cut interest rates after benign inflation report—but impact of tariffs is yet to hit
April's inflation report will be welcome news to the FOMC—but that doesn't mean the Powell-led group will cut interest rates.
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Rent increases are driving overall inflation — but it’s a lot more complicated than you think
Rising rent prices were a major factor pushing up consumer prices in April. While they’re expected to come down in the months ...
Inflation Is Cooling Off. Does This Mean a Lower Social Security COLA in 2026?
If you haven't seen the latest inflation data, the general idea is that prices are rising more slowly than expected. Not only ...