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.
February CPI inflation rises 0.2%, 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 cooled more than expected in February
Inflation, as measured by the consumer price index, slowed more than expected in February. The CPI increased 2.8% from a year ago.
Inflation Cooled to 2.8% in February, Lower Than Expected
Consumer prices were up 2.8% in February versus a year earlier, the Labor Department reported Wednesday, versus a January gain of 3%.
Inflation Cools More Than Expected. CPI Rose 2.8% in February.
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Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, came in at 3.1% — the lowest reading since April 2021.
Inflation slowed slightly to 2.8% in February ahead of Federal Reserve meeting
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Inflation fell to 2.8% in February
Inflation dropped from 3% to 2.8% for the year ending in February, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday, a sign that price pressures are abating and might not be among the top economic risks facing the new Trump administration.
Inflation rate eased to 2.8% in February, lower than expected
The consumer price index for both all-items and core increased 0.2% in February, slightly below expectations. On an annual basis, headline inflation was at 2.8%, while core was at 3.1%. Both also were 0.
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