Tariff threats and uncertainty could weigh on consumers, drag down US economy, gov’t report suggests
Ongoing tariff threats from Washington and potentially sweeping government job cuts have darkened consumers’ mood and may be weighing on an otherwise mostly healthy economy. Data
China slams US port-fee proposal, warns of retaliation
If Washington follows through on latest trade threats, it would worsen inflation in the US and ‘backfire on its own economy and job market’, Ministry of Commerce says.
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Granite sees ‘tremendous support’ for IIJA from Washington
On the California-based roadbuilder’s fourth quarter earnings call, CEO Kyle Larkin said the market was among the strongest he’s encountered, though inflation looms.
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Tariff threats and uncertainty could weigh on consumers, drag down US economy, gov't report suggests
Ongoing tariff threats from Washington and potentially sweeping government job cuts have darkened consumers’ mood and may be weighing on an otherwise mostly healthy economy. Data released Wednesday showed that consumers slashed their spending by the most since February 2021,
Wall Street sinks as U.S. consumers get more pessimistic about inflation, tariffs
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Stock market today: Wall Street falls toward another loss as US consumers get more pessimistic
U.S. stock indexes are heading for another drop following the latest signal that inflation, tariffs and other policies coming from Washington have U.S. consumers feeling more pessimistic about the eco
Stock market today: Wall Street poised for gains ahead of new jobs and inflation data
Washington builders brace for impact of Trump's proposed tariffs
SEATTLE — The Trump Administration's tariff strategy is expected to hit Washington consumers hard, affecting everything from groceries to home construction. Proposed 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico are due to take effect next week, in addition to tariffs on the EU already announced.
New data shows inflation cooled slightly in January
A new report out from the Commerce Department shows inflation cooled off slightly last month. The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index showed inflation rose 2.5% from the year before, down from December’s 2.
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Consumers cut spending by most in four years last month even as inflation fell
A key price gauge declined last month, a sign that inflation may be cooling though stiff tariffs threatened by the White House threaten that
US consumer spending declines; annual inflation subsides
U.S. consumer spending unexpectedly fell in January while the annual increase in inflation slowed, supporting financial market expectations that the Federal Reserve would resume cutting interest rates in June.
Should Investors Welcome Inflation Or Run From It?
Investors have grappled with high inflation since the pandemic. But perhaps they shouldn't be so quick to dismiss inflation after all.
Rise in US inflation expectations means Fed has to stay on guard, Schmid says
Recent surveys showing a rise in consumer inflation expectations mean the U.S. central bank needs to keep its focus on ensuring price pressures are fully contained, Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeff Schmid said on Thursday,
Gobsmacked by groceries: Inflation inching higher for Washington consumers weary at the market
In a December interview after winning the election for president, Donald Trump credited his win at the polls on two topics: immigration and the economy.