stock market holds steady despite january inflation increase.

Wall Street remained resilient as investors focused on optimism surrounding Ukraine peace talks. President Donald Trump’s tariff plan also appeared less severe than anticipated. Inflation and its impact on the U.S. economy crept back into the conversation over the week but Wall Street remained resilient as investors focused on optimism surrounding Ukraine peace talks and…

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What to know about how tariffs and trade affect Arizona’s economy

Arizona’s economy is closely tied to international trade, particularly with Mexico and Canada. While tariffs could generate revenue for the U.S. government, they may also lead to inflation and economic slowdown. The long-term impact of tariffs on U.S. manufacturing remains uncertain. Tariffs and trade have dominated headlines in recent days, with President Trump slapping import…

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The Fed has ‘growing confidence’ inflation is cooling

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Monday said there’s “growing confidence” that inflation is moving toward the central bank’s 2% goal during a speech at the National Association for Business Economics conference in Nashville. Powell said that two further rate cuts are possible if the economy continues to perform as expected, though they are likely to…

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