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 to 2.8% in February, Lower Than Expected
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Inflation slows through February, beating expectations
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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 Rehkamp,
Inflation rate eased to 2.8% in February, less 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.
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 ...
US inflation slows in February to 2.8%, lower than expected
Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, came in at 3.1% — the lowest reading since April 2021.
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 ...