CPI, Inflation and Consumer prices

February CPI inflation rises 0.2%, a 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.
Consumer prices rise in February at a faster rate than January, report says
The consumer price index for the 25-county region that includes Long Island increased 4.2% last month compared with February 2024, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Consumer Prices Up 2.8% in February
Washington, DC, March 12, 2025-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis in February, after rising 0.5% in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Over the last 12 months, the all-items index increased 2.8% before seasonal adjustment.
US consumer price inflation below expectations in February
Monthly growth and core inflation data also came in lower than expected, but this will not affect the Federal Reserve’s March decision US consumer price inflation data for February came in slightly below expectations across the board.
US consumer price growth slows in February
U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in February, but the improvement is likely temporary against the backdrop of aggressive tariffs on imports that are expected to raise the costs of most goods in the months ahead.
US inflation slows in February to 2.8%, lower than expected
US inflation slowed more than expected in February, with core inflation posting its smallest gain since 2021 — although the data was gathered before President Trump began amp up his tariff wars this month.
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 ...
February CPI: Inflation Remains Controlled But Elevated Above Target Levels
CPI shows softer-than-expected price rises, easing stagflation concerns. Key inflation drivers were shelter & insurance.
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 stall progress.
CPI Report Today: Prices Rose 2.8% in Past Year; Dow Futures Gain
The Consumer Price Index Report is due out at 8:30 a.m. ET. Follow along for live updates on stocks, bonds and other markets, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, ...
February CPI: A Happy Detour, But Unlikely To Last
CPI drops to 2.8% with falling fuel and food prices, but core inflation stays high. Click for a full review of the inflation ...
India's CPI Inflation At 7-Month Low To 3.6% In Feb 2025; Will Your FD Rates, Home Loan EMIs Get Impacted?
CPI is now well within RBIs main inflation target of 4%, warranting a possibility of yet another 25 bps rate cut from the ...
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.