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CPI, inflation

Why this week's positive inflation reports won't look as good to the Fed

On the surface, February's inflation data brought some encouraging news. But underneath, there were signs likely to keep the Fed on hold when it comes to interest rates. While the consumer and producer price indexes both were lower than market expectations,

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Here's what latest CPI report says about inflation

The inflation rate last month was slightly lower than forecast by economists, although price increases are still higher than the Fed would like.

Seeking Alpha · 8h

February CPI Report: Not Yet In The Clear

CPI print was lower than expected, with monthly increase in both headline and core CPI the smallest since late 2024, bringing annual numbers down to 2.8% and 3.1%, respectively.

inflation, mortgage rates

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Is the inflation drop good news for mortgage rates?

Generally speaking, the inflation drop from January to February is good news for mortgage rates, even if rates aren't immediately headed downward. Jason Kindler, president of mortgage broker First Coast Mortgage Funding, says brokerages like his are happy with Wednesday's inflation news, all things considered.

Yahoo · 2d

Inflation rate hits 2.8% in February

We're getting a pulse check on a key measure of inflation. The latest Consumer Price Index shows inflation is up 2.8% compared to this time last year. Those numbers are better than expected. Patrick Rehkamp,

The American Conservative · 1d

Inflation Rate Eases to 2.8 Percent

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, a key metric of inflation, rose 0.2 percent in January, slowing the year-to-date inflation rate to 2.8 percent. This represents a decrease from January’s CPI,

Consumer Sentiment, Inflation

The New York Times · 36m

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops as Inflation Anxiety Soars

A new survey from the University of Michigan shows Americans bracing for economic pain as tariffs and policy uncertainty bite.

Barron's on MSN · 1h

Consumer Sentiment Slides in March as Inflation Expectations Jump

Consumers have been gloomy about the economy for a while. That hasn’t translated to a pullback in spending yet—but uncertainty over recent policy changes could change that.

Cryptopolitan on MSN · 51m

US consumer sentiment hits 2-year low as inflation fears hit 32-year high

US consumer sentiment has plunged to its lowest level in over two years. Inflation expectations have jumped the most since 1993. The University of Michigan’s preliminary March sentiment index sank to 57.

Wall Street, inflation

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Wall Street gets good news and bounces higher after an encouraging inflation report

Wall Street got some relief after an encouraging report said inflation slowed last month by more than expected.

LA Times on MSN · 1d

Wall Street rises after encouraging inflation data, but the trade war keeps knocking stocks around

U.S. stock indexes rose Wednesday after Wall Street got some relief from an encouraging inflation update. But even on a rare up day for the market, President Donald Trump’s trade war still knocked stocks around.

Las Vegas Sun · 1d

Wall Street keeps shaking as encouraging inflation data helps but escalating trade war hurts

Wall Street keeps shaking. After jumping to a big early gain on an encouraging inflation update, the U.S. stock market gave back much of it after other countries announced their retaliations following President Donald Trump's latest escalation in his trade war.

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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 ...

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Fox Reports On ‘Good News’ For Donald Trump… But Then Immediately Sounds The Alarm

Fox News ’ John Roberts on Wednesday showed a hint of optimism over a new inflation report — before quickly adding a sobering ...

Good news on inflation

Now, there is a bit of good news on the inflation front. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the consumer price index rose 0.2% in February, for an annual basis of 2.8% — down from 3% on an ...

Trade Uncertainty Clouds A Good Inflation Report

February's inflation report reveals disinflation trends, with core inflation's best monthly change in 7 months.

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Inflation cools in first full month of Trump term but egg prices soar

Consumer prices rose 2.8% in February compared to a year ago, easing slightly over the first full month under President ...

Steve Rattner: Good news on inflation offset by bad news in the market

New economic statistics show an economy that appears stable: still creating jobs and inflation behaving slightly better than ...

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US inflation cooled in February, but Trump’s tariff plans and trade war loom

Inflation slowed more than expected in February and cooled for the first time in four months, but that progress may be short ...

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