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.
Inflation eases more than expected in February, but Trump tariffs loom
Inflation eased more than expected in February, according to the consumer price index. Trump's tariffs are likely to propel prices higher
Consumer prices rise in February at 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.
US consumer inflation cools in February before import tariffs hit
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.
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
U.S. inflation ticks down in February but tariff concerns rising
The rate of price increases on U.S. consumer goods and services dropped bit in February but are now likely headed the other way because of President Donald Trump's trade levies.
February CPI will show whether hot January numbers were a blip or a trend
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Inflation cooled more than expected in February
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Cooling February CPI Lifts Rate Cut Hopes: What the Experts Are Saying
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CPI numbers today: Will lower food prices deliver expected inflation relief?
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Inflation cools slightly in Trump’s first month
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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.
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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.