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.
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, giving the Federal Reserve room to keep interest rates unchanged next week while monitoring the economic impact of a trade war.
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.
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.
US wholesale inflation substantially slowed in February
The Producer Price Index, a wholesale inflation gauge that is being closely watched for tariff-related impacts, showed that price hikes slowed substantially in February.
Inflation eased in February, but trade war threatens higher prices
The latest snapshot of ongoing inflation comes amid a new wave of tariffs of 25 percent on steel and aluminum imports, which economists say could raise prices and weigh down the e
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
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.
Inflation rate rose by 2.8% in February, CPI report shows. Here's what that means for price relief.
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CPI inflation data cools in February, easing investor fears about the health of the US economy
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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 ...