Inflation Data Set to Reveal Tariff Fears' Impact This Week
The US labor market added 151,000 jobs in February, just below expectations, while the unemployment rate inched up to 4.1%. Economists largely read the report as better-than-feared, given other signs of economic growth slowing. However, the looming question for markets remains when the Federal Reserve will actually cut rates again.
- The uncertainty surrounding future Fed actions could have a ripple effect on investor sentiment and market volatility, potentially influencing the trajectory of the US economy.
- Will the inflation data reveal a sharp acceleration in price increases due to President Trump's tariffs, sending shockwaves through the global economy?