Car purchases rise, consumer spending slows

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In an aerial view, Ford Broncos are seen for sale on a lot at a dealership on April 18, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images At car dealerships across the country, consumers are rushing to buy new vehicles ahead of tariff-related price hikes. Some shoppers have also replaced iPhones early. Yet when […]


Inflation slows more than expected in March in first round of data since Trump’s tariffs

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US inflation slowed more than expected in March, according to the first month of consumer price data to account for the impact of President Trump’s sweeping tariff wars. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% over the past 12 months through March, below expectations of a 2.6% rise and beneath last month’s 2.8% figure, the Bureau […]