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The tariff-driven inflation that economists feared begins to emerge

Inflation rose last month to its highest level since February as President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs push up the cost of a range of goods, including furniture, clothing, and large appliances.

Insider on MSN · 12h

Here's when a top economist says the US will see the most damage from Trump's tariffs

Inflation from tariffs will likely keep rising until November or December, according to Apollo's chief economist Torsten Sløk.

Fortune on MSN · 5d

A $100 billion mystery is unfolding on tariffs and inflation and economists are cracking the case

The hottest question in economics is why the massive price hikes tariffs were supposed to bring still haven’t materialized halfway through 2025.

Trump’s Attack on Fed Ripples Through Global Economy

The Associated Press on MSN · 56m

Trump’s attacks on Powell threaten the Fed’s independence. Here’s why it matters

Trump has criticized Powell for months because the chair has kept the short-term interest rate the Fed controls at 4.3% this year, after cutting it three times last year. Powell says the Fed wants to see how the economy responds to Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports, which Powell says could push up inflation.

The New York Times · 1d

Trump’s Attack on the Fed Ripples Through the Global Economy

The independence of central banks, which allows policymakers to operate free from political meddling, is considered sacrosanct by investors and economists.

Barron's · 7h

Trump Is Poised to Grab Control of the Fed Next Year

President Donald Trump wants the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates by three percentage points, a massive cut that could push borrowing costs back to pandemic lows. With two seats at the Fed likely opening up soon,

Will Trump’s policies soon affect your wallet? Leading economist shares alarming prediction

Slok said that he “absolutely” believes that inflation has already caused a “lift off” on consumer goods. Data released from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday showed that inflation accelerated ...

OzarksFirst.com4h

Inflation and tariffs; financial impacts loom for locals

Inflation and tariffs still have a hold on the U.S. economy. “The general public is confused on which tariffs are actually in ...

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Economists On June CPI Numbers: 'The Absence Of Bad News Is Good News' — But Fed 'Unlikely To Sway' On Interest Rates

Leading economists react to June’s Consumer Price Index report, which showed that inflation was largely in line with expectations, while speculating on what this means for Federal Reserve policy and ...

Marketplace4d

What economists are watching for in this week's inflation numbers

The June consumer price index will be the latest glimpse into whether tariffs are having an effect on consumer prices.

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