Despite Powell’s perspective on tariffs and temporary inflation, data shows that many CFOs are concerned. A recent CNBC survey finds 90% of CFOs said tariffs will cause “resurgent inflation.” Half of CFOs said that the 2% target inflation rate will not be achieved until either the second half of 2026 or 2027.

M2 money stock increased by 7% since 2020, with excess reserves sitting at $3.45T. See why inflation could be a growing concern despite Fed tightening.

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday and signaled that it still expects to cut rates twice this year.

Despite falling inflation, consumers remain uneasy as soaring egg prices highlight ongoing economic uncertainty from the pandemic.

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge showed prices rose in February at a pace that continues to exceed the central bank's target level amid its ongoing efforts to tamp down inflation.

CHICAGO Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee on Tuesday said while the “hard” data show the underlying US economy is solid, the labour market strong, and inflation down from its peak in 2022,

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said President Trump’s tariffs have started to push up inflation a bit and would likely stall out progress the central bank has seen in recent years.

Knewz.com is reporting that in February, the Consumer Price Index inflation rate improved, decreasing to 2.8% from 3%. Core CPI also fell, shifting from 3.1% from 3.3%. The reduction follows seven months of rising inflation.