inflation expectations

Fed, inflation and Cut Rates

Rising inflation expectations could put Fed on shallower rate-cut path

American families are growing sharply less optimistic about the economic outlook, but the Federal Reserve may be loathe to respond aggressively to a weakening economy in light of increasing worries that the Trump administration's trade policy will boost already elevated inflation.

Yahoo · 3d

Inflation rises by 2.8% in February, slightly below expectations

The new consumer price index shows inflation cooled in February, coming in at a lower rate than economists expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has a look at the numbers.

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

Fed Expected to Cut Rates Twice This Year, Starting in September

The Federal Reserve will keep interest rates steady through the first half of the year, before delivering two reductions beginning in September, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg News.

Seeking Alpha · 1d

Inflation Expectations Have Become Detached From Reality

The Fed faces challenges in cutting rates due to the uncertain impacts of tariffs and inflation expectations. Read more on how the markets may react with no Fed action in sight.

consumer sentiment, inflation expectations

Reuters on MSN · 1d

US consumer sentiment plunges on tariff fears, inflation expectations jump

U.S. consumer sentiment plunged to a nearly 2-1/2-year low in March and inflation expectations soared amid worries that President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, which have ignited a trade war, would boost prices and undercut the economy.

Barron's on MSN · 1d

Consumer Sentiment Slides in March as Inflation Expectations Jump. Even Republicans Are Starting to Worry.

Consumers have been gloomy about the economy for a while. That hasn’t translated to a pullback in spending yet—but uncertainty over recent policy changes could change that.

Seeking Alpha on MSN · 1d

Consumer sentiment slides for third straight month as inflation expectations keep climbing

The University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index dropped to 57.9 in March's preliminary reading, well below the 63.1 consensus, from 64.7 in the previous month.

21h

Stocks continue losing streak but there was a bright spot related to inflation

The bad news is Wall Street is in correction territory and consumer sentiment reflects the economic turbulence. The good news ...

U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February

Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.

Marketplace4d

When inflation and recession gang up on the economy

Erratic tariff policy poses risk of both rising prices and high unemployment, says economist Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan.

2don MSN

Wholesale Inflation Flat in February, Better Than Expected

While the overall producer price index came in flat, prices for goods increased by 0.3% in February, while services costs ...

22h

'Horrific Report': Economists Warn Consumer Confidence Collapse Signals Economic Trouble

The University of Michigan’s March consumer confidence survey showed a rapid decrease in consumer confidence amid ...

1don MSN

Americans sour on economy as inflation expectations hit highest level since 1991

Consumer sentiment tumbled in March as the impacts of President Donald Trump's tariff policies and elevated price increases ...

3don MSN

Trade war threatens to rekindle inflation that economists believe ticked lower last month

U.S. inflation may have cooled a bit last month but it could be a short reprieve as President Donald Trump’s tariffs are widely expected to keep prices elevated in the coming months ...

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