Feb. CPI inflation rises 0.2%, lower than expected

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 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.
February consumer price index report shows slight inflation improvement
New numbers released today say that inflation has improved slightly, with the February consumer price index report showing a 2.8% rise from year before and price growth climbing 0.2% from January to February.
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.
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.
Inflation cooled more than expected in February
Inflation, as measured by the consumer price index, slowed more than expected in February. The CPI increased 2.8% from a year ago.
CPI February update: Egg prices up another 10% though inflation cools
February's CPI report showed egg prices were once again the most volatile, increasing by an average of 10.4% last month. Here's what else it showed.
CPI Report: February inflation rises, but not as high as predicted
Inflation in February rose just below 3% from a year ago. That's slightly lower than what economists predicted, giving some relief as consumers and businesses brace for the impact tariffs will have.
CPI Comes in Cooler Than Expected
This morning’s economic announcement is the key data point of the week, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for February, including a new Inflation Rate. When they hit the tape, the already-green market indexes have fluctuated notably.
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