Inflation eased to 4-year low
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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.
S&P500 and Dow slip as Walmart warns of price hikes from tariffs. Weak producer inflation data and mixed retail sales cloud US stock market forecast today.
In the 12 months through April, the CPI climbed 2.3 per cent, slightly lower than economists' forecast. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
US economic outlook improves, inflation forecasts drop and recession odds fall after US-China trade deal to reduce the highest tariffs for 90 days.
DXY extends Tuesday’s CPI-driven slide, falling to 100.58. Weaker inflation data fuels Fed rate cut bets and adds pressure to the U.S. dollar.
US GDP stalls amid tariff concerns and policy uncertainty. Consumer spending holds up, but confidence and markets falter as Fed navigates tough choices.
S&P Global has downgraded GDP forecasts across most regions and raised its US inflation outlook, citing growing downside risks and heightened uncertainty. While a US recession is not currently projected,
Ethereum (ETH) saw a quick rebound on Tuesday, rising 9% following a soft April Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading in the United States (US). The top altcoin bounced off the $2,400 level and stretched its weekly gains to 50% as it continues to see sustained demand, with more analysts predicting a rotation from BTC toward ETH.
XRP price outlook brightens as Ripple’s Monica Long forecasts surging adoption amid shifting US crypto sentiment.