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.
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.
CPI inflation slows more than expected in February, but tariffs loom over the outlook
M/M vs. +0.3% consensus and +0.5% prior, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday.
U.S. Wholesale Prices Unchanged in February, in Sign That Inflationary Pressures Are Easing for Now
The readout comes as President Donald Trump ramps up his trade war with a wide range of U.S. trade partners, threatening to send inflation higher. He has effectively imposed 25% t
February US wholesale prices unchanged showing inflation easing, though trade wars threaten trend
U.S. wholesale inflation decelerated last month, suggesting that price pressures are easing for now. But the progress may not last as President Trump intensifies his trade wars. The Labor Department reported Thursday that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it reaches consumers — was unchanged from January
February CPI will show whether hot January numbers were a blip or a trend
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While the Fed is likely to keep interest rates unchanged next week, an encouraging February CPI report raises the odds for ...
New data shows egg prices up 10.4%. Here's what else is costing you more
Food prices rose by 0.2% in February, fueled by increases in the indexes for eggs, meats, poultry, fish and beef, according ...
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Improved CPI Data Sets Stage for More Inflation
Stripping out more volatile food and energy prices, the core CPI also moderated, coming in at 0.2 percent in February. That ...
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CPI numbers today: Will lower food prices deliver expected inflation relief?
Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation or retail inflation for the month of February is anticipated to have dropped ...
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February CPI: Softer Inflation Gives Fed a Little Breathing Room
Consumer prices rose more slowly than expected in February, providing at least a brief sigh of relief from Wall Street and ...
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 ...
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CPI Inflation May Ease Amid Trump Travel Slump; S&P 500 Futures Rise (Live)
The consumer price index for February is expected to show a dip in the core inflation rate amid signs of consumer caution.