The Producer Price Index, a wholesale inflation gauge that is being closely watched for tariff-related impacts, showed that price hikes slowed substantially in February.

US inflation slowed more than expected in February, with core inflation posting its smallest gain since 2021 -- although the data was gathered before President Trump began amp up his tariff wars ...

The Fed's preferred inflation gauge showed price growth slowed in March, as the personal consumption ... Headline PCE was down from 2.5% in February, while core PCE also declined from 2.8%.

Wednesday’s report also showed that consumer spending increased 0.7% from February to March, a healthy gain. Much of the increase appeared to be driven by efforts to get ahead of duties, such as ...

New data shows slight improvements in consumer sentiment, inflation 04:38. A key U.S. inflation gauge slowed last month as President Donald Trump's tariffs have yet to noticeably push up prices.

A key U.S. inflation gauge slowed last month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs have yet to noticeably push up prices, while American incomes jumped.

A key U.S. inflation gauge slowed last month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs have yet to noticeably push up prices. Spending by Americans slowed despite rising incomes, potentially an early ...

The Fed's preferred inflation gauge, the PCE index, ... (PCE) index rose 0.1% on a monthly basis and 2.1% on an annual basis — the slowest growth rate since February 2021.

Inflation slowed in March — but that was before trade wars threatened to raise prices PCE shows inflation rate decelerating to 2.3% Last Updated: April 30, 2025 at 11:21 a.m. ET First Published ...