Tariff effects will significantly impact upcoming Consumer Price Index data, according to Ellen Zentner, Chief U.S. Economist at Morgan Stanley. During an interview with CNBC, Zentner explained that these trade policies are already influencing key economic indicators and creating market uncertainty.

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 2.3% increase in the all items Consumer Price Index for the 12 months to the end of last month, down from 2.4% for the 12 months to the end of March. This marked the smallest rise since February 2021 and is well below April 2024’s 3.35%.

Follow live coverage and analysis of the April consumer price index report, released earlier today. The inflation data showed some early impact of tariffs.

Inflation slows with headline CPI at +2.3% Y/Y, lowest since Feb 2021. Click for more on the data and what it may mean for the markets.

The latest consumer-price index is expected to show prices rose 2.4% in the 12 months through April, the same rate as a month earlier. Check out below how inflation has tracked in recent years:

CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby urges the NDA government to hold a special parliamentary session to address unanswered questions regarding the Pahalgam terror attack. He also comments on Indo-Pak ceasefire talks and discusses election strategies in Bihar,

News that the U.S. and China have drastically reduced reciprocal tariffs for 90 days as they continue trade talks has already put a dent in rate-cut expectations.

Today’s inflation report was a positive one for Wall Street—but professional investors say it is too soon to gauge how President Trump’s trade policy has impacted prices. “Bottom l

Tension escalates in Malapattam as CPI(M) and Youth Congress clash during a rally, sparking accusations of police bias.

MP John Brittas on Wednesday wrote to Health Minister JP Nadda claiming there is a mismatch between the official COVID-19 death toll and the figures according to the recently-released Civil Registration System (CRS) data.