Inflation rate rose by 2.8% in February, CPI report shows. Here's what that means for price relief.
The inflation rate last month was slightly lower than forecast by economists, although price increases are still higher than the Fed would like.
US consumer inflation slows in February; tariffs expected to boost prices
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.
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 slowed slightly to 2.8% in February ahead of Federal Reserve meeting
The Labor Department released the consumer price index for February which found inflation was 2.8%, in line with economists' expectations ahead of the next Federal Reserve meeting.
Inflation Relief: U.S. CPI Rose Less Than Forecast in February
Inflation in the U.S. softened more than expected in February, putting Federal Reserve rate cuts firmly back in plan as spring and summer approach. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.2% in February, according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday morning.
US inflation eases to 2.8% in February, hits lowest level in months
The much-awaited inflation data of United States (US) signals cooling in headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) standing at 2.8 per cent year-on-year from 3 per cent in January, as per the official data released by US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Here’s the inflation breakdown for February 2025 — in one chart
The consumer price index rose 2.8% in February from 12 months earlier. Inflation decelerated but economists fear tariffs will ...
Stock market today: Tech rally leads Nasdaq, S&P 500 higher as Tesla, Nvidia surge after cool CPI print
Investors are digesting better-than-expected inflation data and bracing for the next move in Trump's escalating trade war.
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Inflation rate picked up in January, CPI report shows. Here's what it means for your money.
The Consumer Price Index was forecast to rise 2.9% last month, according to economists polled by financial-data firm FactSet. The CPI, a basket of goods and services typically bought by consumers ...
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Inflation rises 3% in January, hotter than expected
Inflation ticked higher in January as stubbornly high prices continued to strain Americans' household finances as the Federal Reserve weighs a continued pause to its interest rate cut plans.
PPI: U.S. wholesale inflation unchanged in February
Wholesale Producer Price Index inflation stayed flat in February while economists surveyed by Dow Jones had expected a 0.3% ...