february inflation news

Inflation, CPI

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.

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

UPI on MSN · 1d

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.

Reuters · 1d

US inflation cools in February, but relief could be temporary

U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in February, but the improvement is likely temporary against the backdrop of aggressive tariffs on imports that are expected to raise the costs of most goods in the months ahead.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

Inflation Cooled to 2.8% in February, Lower Than Expected

Inflation eased last month, but the data may offer less comfort to businesses, consumers and the Fed than it otherwise would as looming tariffs may keep prices rising.

Wholesale Inflation Flat in Feb., Better Than Expected

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.

UPI on MSN · 15h

PPI: U.S. wholesale inflation unchanged in February

Wholesale Producer Price Index inflation stayed flat in February while economists surveyed by Dow Jones had expected a 0.3% increase. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said Thursday PPI inflation was 3.2% for the 12 months ended in February.

CNN International on MSN · 16h

US wholesale inflation substantially slowed in February

Americans just got some reassurances that inflation was slowing, and not reaccelerating, last month. The Producer Price Index, a wholesale inflation gauge that is being closely watched for tariff-related impacts,

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Here’s the inflation breakdown for February 2025 — in one chart

The consumer price index rose 2.8% in February from 12 months earlier. Inflation decelerated but economists fear tariffs will ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

February CPI is here. Does this impact my car insurance?

Inflation cooled slightly in February, but motor vehicle insurance inflation remains stubbornly high. According to the latest ...

Stock futures surge after cooler-than-forecast February CPI report

U.S. stock futures were higher on Wednesday morning after February's consumer-price-index report showed inflation rose 0.2% last month and 2.8% from a year ago. Excluding volatile food and energy ...

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 ...

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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, ...

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