June inflation data reaffirms Fed pause as tariff uncertainty grows

June inflation data reaffirms Fed pause as tariff uncertainty grows

June’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report likely gives the Federal Reserve room to continue its wait-and-see approach to cutting rates amid uncertainty over how President Trump’s tariffs will impact inflation. On a “core” basis, which excludes volatile food and energy costs, CPI increased 0.2% from the previous month, slightly lower than economists’ expectations but ahead…

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Canada, EU, Mexico set to be hit with 30% to 35% rates as Trump amps up threats

Canada, EU, Mexico set to be hit with 30% to 35% rates as Trump amps up threats

The tech sector is facing renewed uncertainty after President Trump announced new tariff rates but delayed their implementation until Aug. 1. “It’s been two steps forward, one step back,” Deepwater Asset Management managing partner Gene Munster told Yahoo Finance’s Daniel Howley. “We’re still moving forward,” Munster continued, “but what it means for Big Tech is…

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