Did prices jump in January? Inflation report will provide latest update on consumer costs
On Wednesday the Labor Department is expected to report that in January the consumer price index rose 2.9% from a year ago, ...
Powell says Trump’s comments won’t affect interest rate decisions by the Fed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s calls for lower interest ...
January inflation data complicates Fed plans as soaring egg, energy costs push consumer prices higher
New inflation data out Wednesday showed consumer prices rose more than forecast in January as core prices reversed last month's easing with the Federal Reserve's path forward in focus. The latest data ...
Wall St falls as hot inflation data dents rate cut hopes
Wall Street's main indexes hit an over one-week low on Wednesday, as a hotter-than-anticipated inflation reading added to ...
Trump readies matching tariffs on trade partners, possibly setting up a major economic showdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is taking additional action to upset the world trade system, with plans to sign an order as soon as Wednesday that would require that U.S. tariffs on imports ...