US inflation slows in Feb. to 2.8%, lower than expected

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.
US wholesale inflation substantially slowed in February
The Producer Price Index, a wholesale inflation gauge that is being closely watched for tariff-related impacts, showed that price hikes slowed substantially in February.
Inflation slows through February, beating expectations
The Trump Administration was quick to celebrate when data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed inflation slowing through February, though the figure remains well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target and some prices continue to climb.
US inflation cools slightly to 2.8% in February amid growth concerns over Donald Trump's tariffs
US inflation came in at 2.8 per cent last month from a year ago, down from 3.0 per cent in January. While easing inflation is a relief for policymakers, the latest reading is just the lowest since lat
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 lived as President Donald Trump ramps up his trade war, which threatens to increase prices for Americans.
Inflation slows in February ahead of tariff impact | Morning in America
Inflation rose by slightly less than economists anticipated in February. The latest data from the Labor Department shows a 2.8% increase in the consumer price index for February compared to a year earlier.
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