U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February
Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.
February CPI inflation rises 0.2%, lower than expected
February inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index Wednesday was 2.8% annually and was up a lower than expected 0.2% for the month, seasonally adjusted.
Inflation Cooled to 2.8% in February, Lower Than Expected
Inflation eased last month, but the data may offer less comfort to businesses, consumers and the Fed than it otherwise would as looming tariffs may keep prices rising.
Inflation Cools More Than Expected. CPI Rose 2.8% in February.
Inflation slowed more than expected in February, bringing some relief to consumers and Federal Reserve officials alike even as the effects from higher tariffs threaten to push it up again.. The consumer price index climbed 2.
US consumer inflation cools in February before import tariffs hit
U.S. consumer prices increased moderately in February as higher shelter costs were partially offset by cheaper airline fares, giving the Federal Reserve room to keep interest rates unchanged next week while monitoring the economic impact of a trade war.
US consumer price inflation below expectations in February
Monthly growth and core inflation data also came in lower than expected, but this will not affect the Federal Reserve’s March decision US consumer price inflation data for February came in slightly below expectations across the board.
U.S. inflation ticks down in February but tariff concerns rising
The rate of price increases on U.S. consumer goods and services dropped bit in February but are now likely headed the other way because of President Donald Trump's trade levies.
Inflation cools in February after string of hot reports
Inflation eased in February: the Consumer Price Index rose 0.2% last month, while the gauge that excludes food and energy prices increased by a similar amount, the Labor Department said on Wednesday.
Inflation rate rose by 2.8% in February, CPI report shows. Here's what that means for price relief.
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What the February Inflation Report Means for the Fed
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US producer prices unchanged in February
U.S. producer prices were unexpectedly unchanged in February, but the cooling trend is unlikely to be sustained as tariffs on ...
US wholesale inflation substantially slowed in February
The Producer Price Index, a wholesale inflation gauge that is being closely watched for tariff-related impacts, showed that price hikes slowed substantially in February.
Inflation eased in February, but trade war threatens higher prices
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Employers added 151,000 jobs in February, missing forecasts
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Americans Breathe Easier As February Inflation Retreats And Egg Prices Plummet In March
Inflation rose at an unexpected low level of 2.8% in February and the price of eggs, the symbolic measure of post-election ...