Tariffs drove the bulk of core goods inflation, added 0.8% to core PCE, a Fed study finds

Tariffs imposed through November 2025 can explain the full increase in core goods inflation relative to historical norms and ...

Fed will need to explain why current inflation jump differs from 2022 surge

When surging U.S. inflation peaked in June of 2022, driven by rising prices for energy but also for food, shelter, vehicles, ...

Federal Reserve research confirms Trump tariffs drove excess inflation in 2025: 'Dollar-for-dollar' hit

A new Federal Reserve study reveals that sweeping U.S. tariffs implemented in 2025 by President Donald Trump are entirely responsible for the recent surge in core goods inflation, hitting consumers ...

US inflation hits 3.3% as energy prices surge, but core inflation stays subdued

Headline inflation rose to 3.3% in March, driven largely by a 10.9% surge in energy prices. Core inflation remained subdued ...

CPI explained: what today’s inflation report really measures

The Labor Department’s March CPI shows how prices are changing, from groceries and rent to gas. Headline inflation rose 3.3% from a year ago, driven by gasoline prices tied to the Iran war, while core ...

6-Month Core PCE Inflation (Still Before Iran War) Jumps By Most Since June 2024. The Fed Needs To Pay Attention

The Fed-favored inflation measure, the PCE price index, which includes food and energy, jumped by 0.38% in February from ...
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Inflation is lower, but consumers are still struggling

Over the past two years, the Federal Reserve has largely reigned in inflation. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has moderated from 9.1% to 2.4%, putting the Fed’s 2% inflation target within reach. While ...

Core Inflation Ticks Up to 2.6% Annual Pace

Core inflation, considered a better gauge of long-term price growth trends, also ticked up in March. It posted a milder ...