Research finds the effects of tariffs already evident in consumer prices
Cut to 4.25% comes even though the central bank expects a short-term rise in inflation
The U.S. central bank is expected to keep its policy rate unchanged Wednesday
Looming recession, easing population growth to undermine consumer demand
Market optimism has waned in the face of tariffs, policy volatility
Central bank cites layers of uncertainty regarding U.S. tariffs
A rush to buy cars and other goods fuelled a 0.7% rise in consumer spending in March
Auto loan delinquencies on the rise, as the economic outlook dims
Latest ECB survey finds consumers anticipating faster price rises
Gloomier global economy, heightened uncertainty, raises risk: Fitch