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Fed, Inflation and Tariffs

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Fed Officials Are Bracing For Higher Inflation, Slower Growth From Tariffs
Officials at the Federal Reserve said this week that the U.S. economy is in for higher inflation and slower growth as President Donald Trump's trade war heats up. Several Fed officials indicated that inflation is their biggest concern.
Fed should 'lean against' persistent tariff-driven inflation, Musalem says
St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem said on Friday he's closely watching whether a rise in short-term inflation expectations seeps into longer-term expectations, a development that could make fighting inflation a much harder job and reduce the U.
Fed's Williams expects Trump tariffs to drag GDP growth 'below 1%' and boost inflation as high as 4%
New York Fed president John Williams on Friday said he lowered his outlook for the US economy and raised his expectation for inflation this year on account of President Trump’s tariffs.

US inflation cooled to a 6-month low

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Inflation Eased in March but Tariffs Raise Risk of Higher Prices
Policymakers and economists say the latest data is only a temporary reprieve as tariffs could stoke higher inflation.
US inflation cooled to a six-month low in March, but tariff pressures are quickly mounting
Inflation slowed sharply in March, new data showed Thursday, underscoring the continued strength and resilience of the economy ahead of President Trump’s aggressive trade moves.
Inflation Unexpectedly Fell In March Before Tariffs Worked Through the Economy
March was the best month for consumer prices in nearly five years, as falling gas prices helped out household budgets despite increases for other necessities. However, the report showed data from before many of President Donald Trump's latest tariffs took effect.
A wild week of tariff swings leaves consumers and Wall Street on edge
Stocks closed higher after the White House voiced optimism in striking a trade deal with China, but stiff economic headwinds ...
Another inflation report underlines the strength of the US economy before Trump’s tariff chaos
Inflationary pressures eased at the wholesale level last month, another indication of a strong economy before the bulk of ...
Trump's tariffs still risk inflation and recession as China trade war looms, experts say
President Donald Trump's decision to pause so-called "reciprocal tariffs" for most countries triggered a historic stock ...
U.S. consumer sentiment plunges to lowest since pandemic amid rising anxieties over tariffs
Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war fuels worries about inflation and ...
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Warns Trump Tariffs Could Lead to Higher Inflation, Slower Growth—but Admits Full Impact Remains Unclear
The post Fed Chair Jerome Powell Warns Trump Tariffs Could Lead to Higher Inflation, Slower Growth—but Admits Full Impact ...
Federal Reserve's Kashkari: Economy faces blow as tariffs spark inflation concerns
With inflation recently higher, the risk that inflation expectations could rise and lead to a persistent march up in prices has increased notably.
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Tariffs, Government Spending And Inflation — They’re Not What You Think
To hide behind “economists” as a reason for disliking anything is to frequently misunderstand your argument and to kill your ...