Inflation Report Beats Expectations, Dems Face Shutdown Pressure, Trump Warns Russia: AM Update 3/13
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What are the key points of the inflation report?
Good morning, everyone. I'm Megyn Kelly. It's Thursday, March 13th, 2025. And this is your AM Update.
I think the markets are going to soar.
There's tremendous optimism out there. The White House touting better than expected inflation numbers as markets shake in anticipation of further tariffs.
And I think that's one of our core responsibilities in the Senate or in the government here to ever allow the government to shut down.
Despite earlier tough talks, some Democrats balk at the prospect of a government shutdown. President Trump suggests he's ready to inflict economic pain on the Russians as Kremlin officials react coldly to calls for a ceasefire. All that and more coming up in just a moment on your AM Update. You don't go out and buy a life jacket when the boat is sinking, and you don't buy gold when the economy has already collapsed. Clearly, others are heeding this advice as gold hit all-time highs already this year. It's not too late for you, too, and you could have Birch Gold help you diversify into physical gold. Birch Gold specializes in helping you convert an existing IRA or 401k in whole or in part into a tax-sheltered IRA in physical gold and for no money out of pocket. One recent five-star review said Birch Gold was, quote, knowledgeable, helpful, non-pressure. Get your free info kit on gold by texting the letters MK to the number 989898. There is no obligation, just useful information.
With an A-plus rating from the Better Business Bureau and countless five-star reviews, text MK to 989898 and let the experts at Birch Gold help you secure your future today with gold. Some good economic news for President Trump. The inflation rate declined more than expected in February, coming in at 2.8%, down from 3.0% in January.
How is the White House responding to economic conditions?
The core inflation rate, which excludes more volatile items like food and energy, also cooled to 3.1%, down from 3.2%. both figures coming in lower than analysts had predicted. The Federal Reserve's target rate for inflation is 2%. GasBuddy reporting the average price of gas dropping for the third straight week, now at $3.03 per gallon. That's the lowest average price for gasoline in the month of March since 2021. President Trump reacting positively to the news from the White House.
I think the markets are going to soar. There's tremendous optimism out there about our country in terms of regulations being cut, in terms of taxes being cut. Oil is down to $65 a barrel, and that's faster than I would have intended. We put on the gas. We stepped in the gas in order to get oil.
A key piece of the Trump administration's economic plan, unlocking oil production. On his first day in office, Mr. Trump signing orders, increasing oil and gas drilling on public lands and offshore areas, reversing previous restrictions. Some additional context, putting the new economic numbers in perspective. The only tariffs in place in February were the initial 10 percent duties on Chinese imports. Wednesday markets swinging wildly, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ultimately rising as investors weigh a solid inflation report with anticipation of more expected tariff increases. President Trump seated next to Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in the Oval Office, again signaling his trade war is just getting started.
What is the current status of the U.S. trade relations?
The EU was set up in order to take advantage of the United States.
Including Ireland?
Is Ireland taking advantage of the U.S. ? Of course they are. We had leaders that didn't have a clue. Or let's say they weren't business people, but they didn't have a clue what was happening. And all of a sudden, Ireland has, you know, our pharmaceutical companies. When the pharmaceutical companies started to go to Ireland, I would have said, that's okay if you want to go to Ireland. I think it's great. But if you want to sell anything into the United States, I'm going to put a 200% tariff on you. So you're never going to be able to sell anything into the United States. You know what they would have done? They would have stayed here.
Next week, the Federal Reserve is set to announce a decision on interest rates. While President Trump has repeatedly called for the rates to be lowered, the Fed operates independently from the government. Last Friday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell saying they're in no hurry to make any adjustments, suggesting interest rates are likely to stay in their current range, 4.25 to 4.5 percent.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What are the key points of the inflation report?
0:02–1:52
2
How is the White House responding to economic conditions?
1:52–3:26
3
What is the current status of the U.S. trade relations?
3:26–5:30
4
How are Democrats handling the government shutdown threat?
5:30–8:56
5
What is the latest on U.S.-Russia relations?
8:56–9:49
6
What are the implications of the Department of Education's workforce reduction?
9:49–16:10
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