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.
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.
Wholesale Inflation Flat in February, Better Than Expected
Wholesale inflation was unchanged in February, the second reading in a row showing that prices cooled somewhat in the month. While the overall producer price index came in flat, prices for goods increased by 0.
Inflation eases more than expected in February but Trump tariffs loom
Inflation eased more than expected in February, according to the consumer price index. Trump's tariffs are likely to propel prices higher
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,
February US wholesale prices unchanged showing inflation easing
U.S. wholesale inflation decelerated last month, suggesting that price pressures are easing for now. But the progress may not last as President Trump intensifies his
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.
US October-February budget deficit hits record $1.147 trillion
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Argentina’s inflation seen rising slightly in February: Reuters Poll
Argentina's monthly inflation rate likely rose in February, slightly higher than the figure recorded in January, a Reuters ...
These were the 5 hottest housing markets in February, according to Realtor.com
A recently-released report from Realtor.com has identified the U.S. housing markets that proved to be the "hottest" in ...
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 ...