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.
What the February Inflation Report Means for the Fed
Inflation came in cooler for February. That could give Federal Reserve officials extra confidence that price pressures were easing
What does February’s inflation report mean for me?
February’s inflation report was better than expected, but it doesn’t tell us much about where prices are heading given the uncertainty around Trump’s trade war. “The widespread imposition of tariffs represents upside risks to inflation in the months ahead,” Greg McBride, Bankrate’s chief financial analyst, said in a statement.
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Inflation slows in February ahead of tariff impact | Morning in America
Inflation rose by slightly less than economists anticipated in February. The latest data from the Labor Department shows a 2.8% increase in the consumer price index for February compared to a year earlier.
February CPI reveals cooler-than-expected inflation
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