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Fed's Targeted Inflation Gauge Shows Little Tariff Impact
The Federal Reserve's targeted inflation measure ticked slightly higher in May, but the numbers didn't show a big tariff-related upswing. Prices rose by 2.3% over the 12 months through May, according to the personal-consumption expenditures price index,
Fed’s Inflation Measure Ticks Up Amid Uncertainty Over Tariffs
While the consumer price index is more commonly known, the Fed relies heavily on the PCE for deciding its stance on monetary policy. At the moment, the Fed is keeping interest rates high – and borrowing costs for consumers elevated – as it wants to see more data on how President Donald Trump’s import tariffs are affecting inflation.
A key inflation gauge moved higher in May in the latest sign that prices remain stubbornly elevated while Americans cut back ...
The headline index was up 2.3% year-over-year, as expected.
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge had been expected to reinforce the growing case for interest rate cuts sooner ...
US consumer sentiment rose sharply in June to a four-month high and inflation expectations improved notably as concerns eased ...
Given low inflation and an economy that is struggling, there is no reason for the Fed to delay lowering interest rates.
U.S. consumer spending unexpectedly fell in May as the boost from the pre-emptive buying of goods like motor vehicles ahead ...
Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett told "Special Report" host Bret Baier he has "high confidence" ...
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