The tariff policy outlined by President Donald Trump on Wednesday appears set to raise the level of U.S. import duties to the highest in more than 100 years. The U.S. introduced a baseline 10% tariff on imports, but also steep country-by-country rates on some major trading partners, including China. The...
Minneapolis Fed’s Kashkari expects lower interest rates later this year
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said Friday he expects to see interest rates lower this year if the economic data continues to move in the same direction. In a CNBC interview, the central bank official expressed confidence that inflation will continue to drift down to the Fed's 2%...
Consumer inflation fears spike in February as tariff worries hit sentiment
People shop at a Whole Foods store on Feb. 3, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Consumers grew dramatically more worried about near-term inflation as President Donald Trump pushed aggressive tariffs against major U.S. trading partners, a closely watched survey showed Friday. The University...
Fashion’s most hated garment — the skinny jean — is making a comeback
The vilified linchpin of millennial and Y2K fashion – the skinny jean – might be on its way to a comeback. Over the last few months, a range of skinny styles, including pants and jeans, have cropped up on fashion runways, influencer videos and Google search trends, indicating the divisive...