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The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Was Slightly Hotter in May, as Spending Cooled
Most economists and policymakers are bracing for price pressures to intensify this summer because of President Trump’s tariffs.
Key inflation gauge rose last month while Americans cut back on spending
At the same time, Americans cut back on spending for the first time since January, as overall spending fell 0.1%. Incomes dropped a sharp 0.4%. Both figures were distorted by one-time changes: Spending on cars plunged, pulling down overall spending, because Americans had moved more quickly to buy vehicles in the spring to get ahead of tariffs.
May PCE: Fed's preferred inflation gauge rises 0.1% higher than expected
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced Friday that core inflation jumped higher than expected last month.
Fed's favored inflation gauge shows consumer prices ticked slightly higher in May
The Commerce Department released the PCE inflation report for May which found the Federal Reserve's favored inflation gauge ticked slightly higher to 2.3%.
Inflation up, spending down as Trump continues to slam the Fed
Inflation ticks up in May as consumer spending and income levels decline, a mixed bag that suggests a slowing U.S. economy
The Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Was Higher Than Expected In May
Prices rose faster in May than forecasters had anticipated, and consumers unexpectedly lost income and pulled back on spending.
Inflation cooled in May alongside consumer spending pullback
The Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation showed mild price gains in May, though consumer spending slumped and pay growth slowed. Why it matters: President Trump's trade policies are having a limited effect on inflation so far,
Inflation ticked up to 2.3% in May in gauge watched by Fed
Economists at the Fed and in the private sector had expected that inflation would accelerate thanks to the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
Minimum wage set to rise in 15 cities and states in July. Here's where.
Hundreds of thousands of workers will see more money in their paychecks starting next month due to minimum wage increases.
Goldman Sachs analyst warns of surprise inflation jump
Crypto markets drop as Bitcoin slides to $106K as PCE hits 2.7%; Goldman and Brooks warn inflation respite may be ending.
US Federal Reserve warns of tariff-driven inflation in 2025: What this could mean for the 2026 Social Security COLA
Fed Chair Jerome Powell defends the interest rate pause amid concerns about tariff-driven inflation. Here’s what this means ...
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Inflation holds steady at 1.7% as underlying price pressures ease
Rent, food and mortgage interest saw smaller increases, potentially offsetting concerns about price hikes resulting from ...
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Trade, jobs and inflation
Governor Tiff Macklem discusses the trade conflict with the United States and how it is has affected the Canadian economy. He ...
War, Inflation and Now Drought Are Hitting Global Food Supplies
Staples including wheat, beef and coffee are all being affected by the lack of rainfall. In some cases, prices are climbing ...