U.S. inflation

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  • U.S. Inflation Eases in April, But Core Prices Remain Stubbornly High
    SECOND TERM
    U.S. consumer price increases cooled slightly in April, offering a glimmer of relief amid persistent inflationary pressures. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.3% over the previous month and 3.4% year-over-year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This marks a deceleration from March's 0.4% monthly increase and 3.5% annual gain.
  • US Core PCE Inflation Rises 2.8% in February, Aligning with Fed Expectations
    A picture illustration shows U.S. 100 dollar bank notes taken in Tokyo.
    The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, rose 2.5% for the 12 months ending in February, a slightly faster pace than the 2.4% increase seen in January.
  • December Inflation Spike Exceeds Forecasts, Raising Concerns Over Economic Stability
    Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
    Consumer prices in December increased more than expected, indicating persistent inflationary pressures in the U.S. economy.
  • U.S. Inflation Eases, Thanks Largely to Slowing Rent Increases
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    The battle against inflation in the United States is approaching its final phase, with housing costs, which account for 35% of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), posing the biggest challenge. The future trend of rent is crucial in reducing inflation, as housing costs in the CPI are primarily based on rent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • U.S. Inflation Gauge Shows Progress as Core PCE Rises Less Than Expected
    California coronavirus
    In a recent development that may bring relief to the Federal Reserve and market watchers, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, a favored inflation gauge of the Federal Reserve, showcased a rise that was less than anticipated in August. This suggests that the central bank's ongoing battle against surging prices is bearing fruit.
  • Wells Fargo Moves To Significantly Shrink Mortgage Business: Report
    US LENDER
    The company will now focus on home loans for existing bank and wealth management customers and borrowers in minority communities
  • Labor Secretary Marty Walsh Says Immigration Will Help Offset Recession, Inflation
    IMMIGRATION
    Marty Walsh, the secretary of labor for the United States, stated that he does not anticipate widespread layoffs and that job growth should continue.
  • U.S. CEOs Say Americans Should Brace For Recession Amid Tight Labor Market
    JPMorgan CEO
    Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon and JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon both predict a U.S. recession and that the Fed would keep raising rates.
  • Biden Signs $750 Billion Inflation Reduction Act Into Law
    SIGNED
    Biden referred to the IRA as "one of the most important laws in our nation's history."
  • U.S. Inflation Climbs To Its Highest Level Since 1981
    USDD DEPEGGING
    A soaring inflation is a big setback for the Biden government.
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