Inflation eased to 4-year low
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Don’t get used to the decline in the U.S. rate of inflation to a four-year low. Inflation will probably rise, at least temporarily, even after the Trump administration reduced high tariffs.
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Inflation cooled for the third straight month in April even after some of President Donald Trump’s tariffs took effect, though economists and many business owners expect inflation will climb by this summer.
Annualized inflation eased to a 2.3 percent pace, the lowest since early 2021. But the month-to-month pace of inflation increased.
Over the course of April, President Donald Trump imposed large tariffs on goods from every country in the world, pushing America’s average levy on imports to its highest level in roughly a century.
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Inflation could rise this summer as tariffs are reflected in the data, forecasters say. The US tariff rate is high even after the latest deal with China.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said tariffs and related uncertainty could slow growth and boost inflation this year, but monetary policy is well positioned to respond as needed.
Investors eye more trade deals, updates from President Trump’s trip to the Middle East and fresh consumer inflation data after U.S. stocks soared Monday as investors celebrated major progress on U.S.-China trade talks.
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates often drop when inflation eases. But we still haven't seen the full effects of tariffs.
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Rising rent prices were a major factor pushing up consumer prices in April. While they’re expected to come down in the months ahead as the U.S. economy slows, the path ahead will be bumpy, according to data from real-estate companies.