Scott Horsley
Stories
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Inflation eased in February, but it's still too high for comfort
Consumer prices in February were up 2.8% from a year ago. That's a smaller annual increase than the previous month. But the president's trade war could put more upward pressure on prices.
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Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum are set to start tomorrow
President Trump plans to impose a 25% tariff on all imported steel and aluminum, starting Wednesday. The move could help domestic steel and aluminum makers but raise prices for everyone else.
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How reliable is the government's economic data? Under Trump, there are real concerns
The disbanding of committees that consulted on government data — and comments from a senior official about changing how GDP is calculated — are raising alarm about the reliability of government data.
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Regular reporting of economic data could be at risk with federal job cuts
Jobs. Prices. GDP. The federal government keeps close tabs on these and other economic indicators. And decision-makers depend on those numbers to be reliable. But that could be a challenge, given staffing cuts and political pressure.
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The job market is still pretty solid — but there are warning signs ahead
U.S. employers added 151,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate inched up to 4.1% from 4% in January.
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Labor Department to release monthly jobs report card on Friday
The Labor Department is expected to show a modest uptick in hiring as part of its monthly jobs report card. But federal government layoffs could cast a chill over the job market in coming months.
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Trump grants automakers temporary relief from tariffs
The White House said President Trump has given automakers a one-month reprieve from tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.
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American businesses reel as Trump tariffs start to bite
Business owners across the country worry they will also suffer the impact from President Trump's tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China.
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A look at President Trump's 'fluid' tariff plans and what they mean for businesses
President Trump has threatened new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada starting tomorrow, but the administration says the plans are "fluid." That's a headache for businesses as they try to prepare.
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USDA unveils a $1 billion plan to address the egg crisis
Eggs have become the grocery staple that Americans can't stop talking about, whether its fears of widespread bird flu getting worse or the drastic increase in prices.
