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  • US: Is tariff inflation finally here? Consumer prices might show biggest increase of the year

    From morningstar.com

    Economists have warned for months about rising inflation due to U.S. tariffs, but like the recent tsunami warnings from the Kamchatka earthquake, the danger has not come to pass. The calm waters might start to get a little rougher, though. A new wave of inflation is likely to course through the U.S. in the next several months, economists insist, as the costs of tariffs are absorbed by businesses or households. The first real sign of rising inflation came two weeks ago, with a sharp increase in the June PCE index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge. More evidence could come Tuesday from the consumer-price ... (full story)

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unemployed
Aug 12, 2025 1:22am
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Economists estimate that while companies initially absorbed much of the tariff costs, a growing share (up to about 70% projected by Goldman Sachs economists) will be passed on to consumers over time, leading to higher retail prices and contributing to faster core inflation even if Powell doesn't want to cut rates. With this in mind, i expect no surprises today.
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dartboardio
Aug 11, 2025 12:58pm
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sell off until the news tomorrow. expected highest Core CPI in 6 months.
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Schultz
Aug 12, 2025 4:28am
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If I operated a business I would pass on any tariff in full to my customers. I am not a charity.
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razashah
Aug 11, 2025 1:00pm
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gold still going up
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Trader#5A1A
Aug 11, 2025 12:37pm
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how it impact gold
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Trader#4D09
Aug 11, 2025 12:54pm
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Inflation = buy gold
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Trader#0EF3
Aug 11, 2025 3:18pm
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There will be no inflation as King Donald has said
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