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Nation May 19

Economists say Trump’s tariffs are unpredictable and still working their way through the system

Trump’s tariffs are still huge, unpredictable and working their way through the system.

Nation May 15

Retail sales slow a month after Americans ramped up shopping to get ahead of tariffs

U.S. consumers spent slightly more at retail stores last month after ramping up their shopping in March to get ahead of tariffs.

Economy May 13

Inflation cooled again in April as grocery and gas prices fell, but full tariff impacts likely not yet felt

Tuesday's report could provide an early read on how Trump's duties will affect the prices Americans pay for necessities and other goods such as clothing, shoes, furniture and even groceries.

Economy May 07

WATCH: Powell holds news conference after Fed leaves key interest rate unchanged

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate at 4.3 percent for the third straight meeting, after cutting it three times in a row at the end of last year.

Nation May 05

Despite Trump’s pressure, Federal Reserve likely to keep rates unchanged this week

The Federal Reserve will likely keep its key short-term interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, despite harsh criticism from President Donald Trump and his demand that the Fed reduce borrowing costs.

Nation Apr 30

Shipments from China fall as Trump’s tariffs loom over economy

The president’s massive and unpredictable taxes on imports seems likely to mean emptier shelves and higher prices for American shoppers, perhaps within weeks.

Politics Apr 30

As Trump trade wars disrupt businesses, U.S. economy shrinks 0.3 percent in first quarter

The January-March expansion was the slowest in almost three years and was down from 2.4 percent in the last three months of 2024.

Nation Apr 29

As trade war stokes anxiety, consumer confidence plummets to COVID-era lows

Americans’ confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month to the lowest level since the onset of COIVD-19 as worries about the impact of tariffs take a heavy toll on consumer expectations for future growth.

Economy Apr 22

IMF drops global economic growth forecast amid uncertainty around Trump’s tariffs

The forecasts are largely in line with many private-sector economists' expectations, though some do fear a recession is increasingly likely.

Politics Apr 16

WATCH: Powell says Fed can wait on interest rate moves as tariff battle with China continues

The Federal Reserve can stay patient and wait to see how tariffs and other economic policies of the Trump administration play out before making any changes to interest rates, Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday.

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