Markets and Fed Shrug Off Inflation Fears. Why Trump Tariffs Could Change That and 5 Other Things to Know Today. - Barron's
1. Inflation rose 3% in January, testing market resilience and impacting stocks. 2. Jerome Powell downplays January's CPI print, indicating no urgency for rate cuts. 3. CME's FedWatch tool shows reduced expectations for interest rate cuts this year. 4. President Trump's tariffs may worsen inflation, complicating Fed's rate decisions. 5. OPEC projects rising oil demand, adding uncertainty to economic outlook.