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Tariffs Drive 3.9% Price Hike Amid CFO Optimism

9/25/2025

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Tariffs account for about one-third of this year's price increases and are expected to persist into 2026, contributing to a 3.9% rise.
CFOs report optimism rising to an average of 62.9, while tariffs remain their top concern shaping spending and investment.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says tariff effects on prices have been slower to pass but are likely to persist.

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Story summary

Tariffs account for about one-third of this year's price increases and are expected to persist into 2026, contributing to a 3.9% rise.
CFOs report optimism rising to an average of 62.9, while tariffs remain their top concern shaping spending and investment.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says tariff effects on prices have been slower to pass but are likely to persist.