Inflation, April and tariffs
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U.S. consumer prices rebounded moderately in April as declining food costs partially offset rising rents, leading to the smallest annual increase in four years, but the inflation outlook remains unclear against the backdrop of tariffs.
Canadians road tripping to the US declined even more in April, according to government data.The number of Canadian residents visiting the US by plane also declined, the data suggested.Canadians have been avoiding US travel in response to Trump's policies on tariffs and annexation.
The Everyday Price Index rose to 293.8 in April 2025 on the heels of an 0.34 percent gain. The energy index rose 0.7 percent, reversing March’s 2.4 percent decline. Thi
Tuesday's report could provide an early read on how Trump's duties will affect the prices Americans pay for necessities and other goods such as clothing, shoes, furniture and even groceries.
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation rose by 2.3% year over year and 0.2% month over month in April, the slowest pace since 2021. NBC News’ Brian Cheung and Investopedia’s editor-in-chief Caleb Silver break down the latest economic numbers.
The new US-China trade truce has eased some of the pressure on global markets, but its impact on companies like Boeing highlights how disruptive the
The U.S. collected $7.6 billion more in customs duties in April than it did in March, the Treasury said Monday, as revenue from tariffs on imported goods ramped up sharply. Gross customs duties collected in April reached a monthly record of $16.
The crypto market stood at $3.4 trillion as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in April stood at 2.3% over the last 12 months, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on May 13. The Federal Reserve has set an inflation target of 2%. As per Kraken's price feed, Bitcoin was trading at $103,587 at press time.