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.

CPI report is crucial after January saw a 0.5% increase, with 3.0% inflation over the past year. Check out what investors should expect from the report.

In February 2025, the consumer price index (CPI) was stable over one month, after +0.2% in January. The sharp decline in energy prices (-4.6% after +1.6%), explained by the fall in electricity prices (-12.