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All posts tagged Interest Rate

U.S. inflation drops to 2.4% as egg prices peaked at $6.23 per doz. in March

U.S. inflation drops to 2.4% as egg prices peaked at $6.23 per doz. in March

Posted on April 10, 2025April 10, 2025Author Deena ZaidiPosted in World Economy

U.S. inflation dropped to 2.4% in March as consumer prices fell slightly, easing from 2.8% in February. The dip comes amid new tariffs from President Trump and ongoing Fed caution on interest rate cuts. Food prices, however, continued to rise—egg prices surged 60.4% year-over-year.

UPDATED: Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut since 2020

UPDATED: Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut since 2020

Posted on September 17, 2024October 30, 2024Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Banking and Finance, Banking News, Politics & Policy, United States of America, World Economy

The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates for the first time since 2020.

Inflation trends under each U.S. president since 1953

Inflation trends under each U.S. president since 1953

Posted on September 16, 2024November 5, 2024Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Banking and Finance, Politics & Policy, United States of America, World Economy

Inflation drivers are often complex and it’s essential to understand that new presidents often inherit economies, shaped by their predecessors.

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