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Spending rose at a faster clip than expected in June as American consumers once again buck concerns that slowing economic conditions and tariff-related price increases would crimp spending.
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On "What's Moving Your Money with Spencer Hakimian," Spencer discusses the latest June CPI report showing a continued trend of upwards inflation—and warns that President Trump's tariffs, which haven't even been fully implemented to their full threatened extent,
The Port of Los Angeles rebounded in June for a record-breaking month as importers raced to get cargo into the US port before the “reciprocal” tariff pause ended July 9, port executive director Gene Seroka announced on Monday.
Inflation rose last month to its highest level since February as President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs push up the cost of a range of goods, including furniture, clothing, and large appliances.
The June CPI report shows that inflation is accelerating, but at a pace that's in line with economists' expectations. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report indicated a slight impact on inflation from President Donald Trump's tariff policies, although the acceleration was in line with what economists expected.
June's uptick in consumer prices likely gives the Fed room to stay on hold as uncertainty over tariffs clouds the timing of its next rate cut, according to economists.
President Trump said Indonesia has completely caved on trade negotiations, eliminating all tariffs on U.S. goods and agreeing to pay the 19% on things they buy from America.