Feb. CPI inflation rises 0.2%, lower than expected

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 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.
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.
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Inflation Cools More Than Expected. CPI Rose 2.8% in February.
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CPI February update: Egg prices up another 10% though inflation cools
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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.
US consumer price inflation below expectations in February
Monthly growth and core inflation data also came in lower than expected, but this will not affect the Federal Reserve’s March decision US consumer price inflation data for February came in slightly below expectations across the board.
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.
Inflation rate hits 2.8% in February, less than expected
CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk Box' to break down February's CPI data.
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.
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