By Ann Saphir (Reuters) -Tamer-than-expected inflation and a significant de-escalation of a U.S.-China trade war are easing fears of a sharp squeeze on American households and businesses in coming months,

TAMER-THAN-EXPECTED inflation and a significant de-escalation of a US-China trade war are easing fears of a sharp squeeze on American households and businesses in coming months, prompting Wall Street firms to pare predictions of a recession and giving the Federal Reserve room to leave interest rates where they are.

Inflation may have picked up slightly last month as President Donald Trump’s widespread tariffs kicked in, a trend economists expect will become more visible in the coming months.

Considering Tuesday’s inflation reading from the consumer-price index, or CPI, the Federal Reserve might not cut interest rates at all in 2025, according to Lazard’s Ronald Temple. “April is likely to

Americans saw some relief on inflation last month, though the trade war will likely push prices of everyday goods higher in the coming months. The consumer price index climbed 2.3% year over year in April,

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The inflation backdrop improved in April, with a slight annual decrease reflected in the consumer-price index based on a 2.3% yearly rate. But that doesn't necessarily give the Federal Reserve an all-clear to cut rates next month,

Inflation cooled for the third straight month in April even after some of President Donald Trump’s tariffs took effect, though economists and many business owners expect inflation will climb in