US inflation cools and Americans step up spending as they brace for tariff impact
Inflation slowed to 2.3% in March while consumer spending jumped, especially on cars, ahead of Trump's tariffs. Fed expected to hold interest rates.
Major companies face a difficult task in estimating the impact of tariffs on their business
Top companies like Kraft Heinz, JetBlue, and GM report financial strain and outlook changes as Trump’s tariffs drive economic and consumer uncertainty.
Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump’s tariffs, a new AP-NORC poll finds
An Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll suggests Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S. economy appears to be faltering.
Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed
U.S. stocks rose as Trump eased pressure on the Fed and hinted at lower China tariffs, boosting tech shares and calming markets after sharp swings.













