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Inflation spiked in August as Trump’s tariffs went into full effect ... and that’s not all the bad news for economy

Inflation rose 0.4 percent in the month of August — and 2.9 percent in the past 12 months — in a sign that President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs have begun to affect the U.S. economy.

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Inflation climbed in August as Trump's tariffs intensified

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Trump just said he solved inflation. But prices are rising - in part because of his policies

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Inflation jumps as Trump, Powell confront weakening labor market

Consumer prices rose in August, partly driven by President Donald Trump’s tariffs, heightening the challenge for Federal Reserve officials who are also grappling with a stall in hiring that could dera...

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Rising inflation and a deteriorating job market puts the Fed and Americans in a difficult spot

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US inflation worsened last month, putting Fed in difficult spot as job market slows

Inflation ticked up

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Inflation ticked up in August, but Fed rate cut in play as jobless claims surge

U.S. inflation accelerated modestly in August, offering some leeway for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at its September meeting.

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August CPI Inflation: A Rate Cut Won't End The Uncertainty

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Inflation remained stubbornly high in August as Fed weighs rate cuts

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US consumer inflation accelerates; weekly jobless claims approach four-year high

U.S. consumer prices increased by the most in seven months in August amid higher costs for housing and food, but a surge in first-time applications for jobless benefits last week kept the Federal Rese...

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CPI Report Today: Inflation Rises to 2.9%, In Line With Forecasts

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US stock index futures muted ahead of key inflation data

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Inflation Ticks Up to 2.9%, but Fed Rate Cut Seems Assured as New Unemployment Claims Surge

A separate report on Thursday showed weekly unemployment filings, a measure of new layoffs, surging to a four-year high of 263,000.

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CPI Report Today: Dow Futures Edge Up Ahead of August Inflation Data

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Wholesale Inflation Proved More Muted in August

Inflation is creeping higher, with some Americans saying they're squeezed: "It's really challenging"

The Consumer Price Index likely inched higher in August, reflecting higher costs for food and other items, economists say.

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Inflation ticked up in August amid weakening job market

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate next week as concerns about the economy intensify.

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The US economy has come down with a case of early-onset stagflation

Two key reports released Thursday showed the US economy may be in a state of early-onset stagflation — a toxic one-two punch of slow economic growth and rising prices.

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IMF says US economy showing strains; tariffs pose some risks to inflation

The U.S. economy is showing some strains after years of resilience, with domestic demand moderating and job growth slowing, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday.

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Inflation rose to 2.9% in August, raising fears about tariffs and outlook

Inflation rose two-tenths of a percentage point to 2.9% for the year ending in August in the consumer price index.

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Americans are feeling a lot worse about the state of the economy

Despite sentiment that’s near historic lows in a survey that goes back to the early 1950s, consumers are still feeling slightly better about the economy now compared to April and May during Trump’s initial rollout of so-called “reciprocal” tariffs,

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Russia cuts interest rate to 17% as wartime economy slows while deficit grows

Russia’s central bank is cutting its benchmark interest rate by one percentage point to 17%, a step that could support growth and business activity as the economy slows and the government budget deficit increases.