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People shop for groceries in Monterey Park, California, on February 12, 2025. Major US indices began the day firmly in the red after January US consumer price index data showed inflation grew, raising questions about whether the Federal Reserve's progress on bringing down prices was reversing. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

U.S. Inflation Cools To 2.8% In February, Beating Expectations

U.S. inflation cooled more than expected in February, with price growth remaining well above the Federal Reserve’s goal ahead of the central bank’s policy meeting next week.

A shopping cart at a supermarket in Manhattan. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

US consumer spending declines; annual inflation subsides

Consumer spending unexpectedly fell in January while the annual increase in inflation slowed, supporting financial market expectations that the Federal Reserve would resume cutting interest rates in June.

A shopper looks at frozen food in an Albertsons supermarket in Seattle, Washington, U.S. December 10, 2024. REUTERS/David Ryder/File Photo

US core capital goods orders rebound as economy eyes strong end to 2024

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods surged in November, offering more signs that the economy is on solid footing as the year ends.

People carry shopping bags during the holiday season in New York City, U.S., December 15, 2022. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo

US consumer prices post largest gain in seven months; cost of rent subsides

Consumer prices increased by the most in seven months, but that is unlikely to discourage the Federal Reserve from delivering a third consecutive interest rate cut next week.

Chair of the Federal Reserve of the United States Jerome Powell speaks during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on the Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress at the U.S. Capitol on July 9, 2024 in Washington, DC. Powell in earlier remarks was quoted, "we want to be more confident that inflation is moving sustainably down toward 2% before we start the process of reducing or loosening policy." (Photo by Bonnie Cash/Getty Images)

Trump Says He Won’t Try To Remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell Despite Past Disagreements

President-elect Donald Trump stated that he will not remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

A man arranges produce at Best World Supermarket in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Washington, D.C., U.S., August 19, 2022. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger/File Photo

Higher food prices lift US consumer prices; Hurricane Helene boosts jobless claims

Consumer prices rose slightly more than expected in September amid higher food costs, but the annual increase in inflation was the smallest in more than 3-1/2 years.