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Inflation eased in February, but it's still too high for comfort

Headline from Delaware Public Media

Consumer prices in February were up 2.8% from a year ago. That's a smaller annual increase than the previous month. But the president's trade war could put more upward pressure on prices.

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    A big inflation report is on the way Wednesday. Here's what to expect (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    The consumer price index for February is forecast to show an increase of 0.3% for goods and services across the largest economy in the world.

  2. New York Post

    US inflation slows in February to 2.8%, lower than expected (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    US inflation slowed more than expected in February, with core inflation posting its smallest gain since 2021 -- although the data was gathered before President Trump began amp up his tariff wars this month.

  3. FOX Business

    Inflation slowed slightly to 2.8% in February ahead of Federal Reserve meeting (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    The Labor Department released the consumer price index for February which found inflation was 2.8%, slower than economists' expectations ahead of the next Federal Reserve meeting.

  4. Insider

    Inflation cooled more than expected in February (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Inflation, as measured by the consumer price index, slowed more than expected in February. The CPI increased 2.8% from a year ago.

  5. Delaware Public Media

    Inflation eased in February, but it's still too high for comfort (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    Consumer prices in February were up 2.8% from a year ago. That's a smaller annual increase than the previous month. But the president's trade war could put more upward pressure on prices.

  6. Forbes

    Inflation Better-Than-Expected 2.8% In February—But Still High, As Trump’s Tariffs Linger (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    But Trump’s tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will add a full percentage point to CPI inflation this year, according to JPMorgan Chase.

  7. The Guardian

    US annual inflation rate in February remains relatively stable at 2.8% (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    While inflation has declined sharply from its peak in 2022, price increases have remained above Fed’s target rate of 2%

  8. NBC New York

    Inflation rate eased to 2.8% in February, lower than expected (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    The core consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in February and 3.2% from a year ago.

  9. CBS News

    Inflation rate rose by 2.8% in February, CPI report shows. Here (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The inflation rate last month was slightly lower than forecast by economists, although price increases are still higher than the Fed would like.

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