Gold prices are being closely monitored by investors and economists as a possible indicator of the metal’s effectiveness as an inflation hedge. Market analysts are examining current price movements to ...

But The New York Times notes that concerns about the accuracy of government data predate Trump’s second term as president. ... The CPI report for April showed inflation falling to 2.3%, ...

There is also anxiety about inflation spiking out of control. The Conference Board’s index of consumer confidence fell 5.4 points in June to 93, wiping out half of the gains made last month.

The Labor Department cut inflation data collection due to a hiring freeze, raising concerns about data accuracy. (AP File Photo: J. Scott Applewhite) The Associated Press // June 5, 2025 // ...

Fed policymakers flag inflation concerns, a view that argues against rate cuts. By Ann Saphir and Michael S. Derby. June 5, 2025 8:34 PM UTC Updated June 5, 2025 A shopper buys food ...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said tariff concerns delayed interest rate cuts, stating the Fed would have likely reduced rates this year if not for potential consumer price hikes.

In “waiting game” since January, the FOMC decided to leave rates in the 4.25% to 4.5% range AI Summary The Federal Reserve held benchmark rates steady in the range of 4.25% to 4.5% following ...

Consumer prices rose 3.4% in May compared with a year earlier, down from the 3.5% of April but still well above the BOE target, with oil price rises threatening to keep inflation higher for longer.

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Consumer confidence moved backward in June over broad-based fears about the economy and tremendous uncertainty facing workers and businesses over the path of trade and tariff ...

Consumer confidence takes another dip on concerns about inflation and tariffs. by AUSTIN DENEAN | The National News Desk. Tue, June 24th 2025 at 12:14 PM. 5. VIEW ALL PHOTOS.