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Traders are paring bets on near-term rate cuts, and Treasury bond yields are edging higher, amid stubborn underlying inflation pressures tied to the president’s myriad tariffs. Trump himself said through his social media account that borrowing costs should be “3 points” lower. “One Trillion Dollars a year would be saved,” he declared.
Current tariff collections equate to 0.1% monthly inflation, aligning with recent CPI data. See why I’m skeptical that tariffs will lead to widespread inflation.
Inflation expectations among Russian households for the year ahead, an important gauge closely watched by the central bank, remained steady at 13% in July compared with June, the central bank said on Thursday.
A number of factors, including a lack of significant gains in auto prices, are masking the extent of the shift.
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CNET on MSNWith Trump's Tariffs Linked to Inflation, I'm Tracking 11 Key Products for Price MovesThe deadline for the start of Trump's heaviest tariffs has been delayed a few weeks, but a new report has nonetheless shown that inflation is once again on the rise.
A whiff of tariff inflation showed up in economic data this week, providing the first clues of how tariff policy might impact prices and the economy.