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Inflation slowed slightly to 2.8% in February ahead of Federal Reserve meeting

The Labor Department on Wednesday released the consumer price index for February, which found inflation was 2.8%, slower than economists' expectations ahead of the next Federal Reserve meeting.

The New York Times · 1d

U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February

Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.

The Wall Street Journal · 1d

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

Inflation cooled

Associated Press News on MSN · 18h

February US wholesale prices unchanged showing inflation easing, though trade wars threaten trend

Excluding volatile food and energy prices, so-called core wholesale prices fell 0.1% last month from January, first drop since July. Core producer prices rose 3.4%, lower than the 3.8% year-over-year gain in January. The numbers were all lower than economists had expected.

LA Times on MSN · 1d

US inflation cooled last month, though trade war threatens to lift prices

U.S. inflation slowed last month for the first time since September even as additional tariffs on steel and aluminum kicked in Wednesday that could send prices higher.

CNN on MSN · 1d

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.

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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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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 ...

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Inflation and Gas Prices Just Hit 4-Year Lows. The Fed Won’t Care

“Today’s inflation report might appear to further open the door for future Fed easing, but lower airline fares, a volatile component, largely drove the better-than-expected results,” said Ronald ...

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Why you should open a $5,000 long-term CD now that inflation's falling again

Inflation fell in February for the first time since September. Here's why a $5,000 long-term CD could be worth opening now.

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Cooler inflation paves way for Fed to resume rate cuts in June

Cooler inflation last month leaves the door open for the Federal Reserve to resume cutting interest rates by mid-year, but the central bank remains worried that U.S. tariff hikes could rekindle price ...

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Good inflation reports may hide an unpleasant surprise: Progress probably stalled

Inflation reports, which showed better-than-expected slowdowns in consumer and wholesale prices last month, may be hiding an ...

GOBankingRates on MSN17h

Jaspreet Singh: Why a Recession Is Less of a Concern Than Inflation in 2025

The stock market has been stormy and alarm bells are sounding on Wall Street, signaling worry over a looming recession. It ...

Investor's Business Daily on MSN1d

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.

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