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Inflation Hit 2.8% in Feb., Less Than Expected

Here’s the inflation breakdown for February 2025 — in one chart

The consumer price index rose 2.8% in February from 12 months earlier, a deceleration from January. Steel and aluminum tariffs took effect Wednesday. Economists fear that an escalating trade war could stall or reverse progress on inflation.

The New York Times · 2h

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.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1h

Inflation eases more than expected in February but Trump tariffs loom

Grocery prices were flat after a flurry of increases, and rent increases slowed to a new three-year low. Some economists say the president’s import fees, especially on Chinese shipments, may already be reigniting inflation for products such as household furnishings,

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NBC News · 5h

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.

CBS News · 3h

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.

Reuters on MSN · 3h

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.

How Markets Are Reacting to the Inflation Data, in Charts

Take a look at how various financial markets are trading following the release of February's consumer-price index: U.S. stock ...

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Inflation has slowed, but prices remain sticky in core CPI data, cautions BlackRock’s Rick Rieder

The slower pace of U.S. inflation in February is in line with the moderation seen over the past couple of years, yet it remains above the Federal Reserve’s target, as many areas of the consumer-price ...

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Here's what to expect in the CPI report on Wednesday

Consumer Price Index data on Wednesday will give Americans, and the Federal Reserve, another readout on inflation.

US inflation cooled last month, though trade war threatens to lift prices

The consumer price index increased 2.8 percent in February from a year ago, Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department ...

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China’s deflation problems get worse

Consumer prices in China have plunged to their lowest level in more than a year, highlighting persistent deflationary pressures in the world’s second-largest economy.

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