After months of inflation stubbornly holding its ground, February's Consumer Price Index report brought some relief as prices overall rose 2.8% year-over-year, cooling slightly from January's 3% gain.

Marta Norton breaks down the Consumer Price Index report for February 2025 and how it's a spot of good news amid talk of tariff policy and possible rate cuts.

A "risk off" day in the markets emphasizes the importance of portfolio diversification and investor resilience.

Tariffs may be intended to induce profound discomfort in the near-term in exchange for the promise of longer-term healing for a U.S. economy.

The February jobs report should calm some nerves in the market that the economy isn't rolling over, according to Marta Norton, Empower chief investment strategist.

The auto industry won temporary relief from tariffs on Mexico and Canada but car prices are anything but certain with other several import duties on the horizon.

After years of sluggish activity, initial public offerings (IPOs) are coming back. A growing number of companies are testing the public markets, signaling renewed confidence in the economy and investor appetite for new opportunities.  

As new U.S. tariffs take effect, look for continued volatility for the financial markets.

From shifts in consumer confidence and personal spending to earnings releases and jobless claims, the markets and economy are rife with second chances.

Despite signs of recovery in the goods-producing sector, U.S. consumer spending is beginning to cool.

Tariffs are certainly keeping corporate executives busy these days. The stakes are high for manufacturers, retailers, and consumers who often share the costs. 

Markets had second thoughts about what last week’s inflation data means for Fed policy and quickly spit out an earlier decision that might otherwise have given investors heartburn.