Inflation Rate Hits 28 in February Less Than Expected
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Inflation rate eased to 2.8% in February, lower than expected
The core consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in February and 3.2% from a year ago.CNBC - 1h -
Inflation rises by 2.8% in February, slightly below expectations
The new consumer price index shows inflation cooled in February, coming in at a lower rate than economists expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has a look at the numbers.CBS News - 2h -
India's inflation rate dips to cooler-than-expected 3.61% in February, below central bank's target
The lower inflation reading could give the Reserve Bank of India room to cut rates and support its slowing economy.CNBC - 5h -
US inflation fell more than expected to 2.8% in February
Figure bolsters case for Fed to cut interest rates amid signs of slowing economic growthFinancial Times - 1h -
U.S. payroll growth totals 151,000 in February, less than expected
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 170,000 in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - 5d -
Treasury yields edge up after CPI inflation data comes in cooler than expected
Bond yields turned higher Wednesday after the consumer-price index report for February came in cooler than Wall Street expected.MarketWatch - 3h -
Price growth cooled more than expected in February, before Trump ramped up tariffs
The president took office promising to immediately lower inflation, but economists say his expanding trade war threatens progress on price hikes.NBC News - 7h -
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed despite tariff uncertainty and recession fears in the U.S.
Economists polled by Reuters expect India's inflation rate to slow to 3.98% in February from 5.68% in January.CNBC - 8h -
Here’s why Ozempic maker’s new weight-loss drug isn’t good enough for investors
New trial data showed CagriSema led to “superior” weight loss, but at a rate much less than original expectations of 25%.MarketWatch - 2d -
Here’s where the jobs are for February 2025 – in one chart
February marked another strong month for health care despite job growth overall coming in weaker than expected but stable.CNBC - 5d -
U.S. Inflation Report Expected to Show Stubbornly High Prices in February
Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.The New York Times - 2h -
Investors buoyed by signs of cooling U.S. inflation
Wall Street breathes a sigh of relief after a new report showed inflation slowed last month by more than expected.CBS News - 1h -
Here's what today's CPI report says about inflation
The inflation rate last month was slightly lower than forecast by economists, although price increases are still higher than the Fed would like.CBS News - 3h -
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 stall progress.CNBC - 2h -
A big inflation report is on the way Wednesday. Here's what to expect
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.CNBC - 20h -
Central banks should fear misbehaving inflation expectations
Widening dispersion and greater inflation uncertainty mean expectations are not as anchored as they appearFinancial Times - 1d -
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 ...NBC News - 3h -
Late car payments hit highest level in decades
Americans are falling behind on their monthly car payments at the highest rate in more than 30 years.The Hill - 3d -
Actor Emily Osment files for divorce after less than 5 months of marriage
Actor Emily Osment has filed for divorce from her husband of less than five months, musician Jack Anthony FarinaABC News - 4d -
Kugler says Fed should hold interest rates amid inflation risks
Inflation could continue to be 'persistent' and prices could potentially increase again, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler told CNBC's Silvia Amaro.CNBC - 2d -
Key inflation data set to be released tomorrow. Here's what to expect.
Consumer Price Index data on Wednesday will give Americans, and the Federal Reserve, another readout on inflation.CBS News - 19h -
Stocks Rise After Tumult, but Investors Remain Wary of Trade Tensions
Markets rallied on better-than-expected inflation news, despite the uncertainty spurred by more rounds of tit-for-tat tariffs.The New York Times - 2h -
Why a gold investment makes sense (even with inflation dropping)
Inflation dropped in February, according to a new report. Here's why a gold investment could be worth it anyway.CBS News - 1h -
Egg Prices Surge Again Even as Inflation Eases
Prices for the staple rose 10.4% in February even as overall inflation eased a bit. An outbreak of avian influenza continued to contribute to a nationwide egg shortage.The New York Times - 40m -
Lili Reinhart has never wanted to be online less than right now
After playing a content moderator in Uta Briesewitz's SXSW premiere 'American Sweatshop,' the 'Riverdale' star is ready to declare the internet 'not good.'Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Hungary's leader orders price controls on basic foods as inflation spikes
Hungary’s government is limiting the profit margin for grocers on a number of basic food items in response to growing inflation hitting consumers in the Central European countryABC News - 1d -
Why you should open a $5,000 long-term CD now that inflation's falling again
Inflation fell in February for the first time since September. Here's why a $5,000 long-term CD could be worth opening now.CBS News - 1h -
These 13 growth stocks are expected to roar back from their declines so far this year
These companies are expected by analysts to increase revenue by at least double the rate of the S&P 500. Their stocks are expected to rise at least 29% over the next 12 months.MarketWatch - 2d -
Inflation worries resurfaced even before Trump ramped up tariffs. Don’t expect angst to go away.
Wall Street was already nervous about a potential rise in inflation because of President Trump’s tariffs — and the last thing investors want to see is another disappointing reading on prices even ...MarketWatch - 21h -
Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects youFinancial Times - 2h -
REPO Has Come Out Of Nowhere On Steam, Topping 145,000 Concurrent Players
In less than two weeks, a new cooperative horror game called REPO on Steam has gone from 7,000 concurrent players to hitting over 145,000 users on Valve's platform (per SteamDB ). To call the ...GameSpot - 1d -
LeBron-less Lakers fall to lowly Nets despite Luka triple-double
LA's scorching start post-Luka Dončić trade has hit a wall, especially with LeBron James sidelined.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Despite Rising Inflation, Restaurants Are Having a Big Winter
January and February are usually the doldrums for dining, but Americans have been eating out, and spending, with gusto.The New York Times - 4d -
Dick's Sporting Goods is latest retailer to forecast rocky 2025 as recession fears swirl
Dick’s Sporting Goods on Tuesday said it’s expecting 2025 profits to be far lower than Wall Street anticipated, making it the latest retailer to forecast a rocky year ahead as consumers contend ...NBC News - 23h -
RFK Jr. could further deter childhood vaccinations as rates fall in the U.S.
Some health policy experts say Kennedy's early moves as HHS Secretary are concerning and suggest that he could undermine immunizations in less direct ways.CNBC - 3d -
Inflation cools slightly in Trump's first month
Consumer prices rose slightly during President Trump's first full month in office, according to data released Wednesday by the Labor Department. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.2 percent in ...The Hill - 4h -
China bond yields jump to three-month highs as investors pare rate cut expectations
Chinese government bond yields moved further away from January's historic lows amid optimism in the faltering economy and a stock market rally.CNBC - 2d -
Tiger Woods has surgery for ruptured Achilles, expected to miss Masters
Tiger Woods announced he had a less invasive surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon on Tuesday, yet another injury that would seem likely to keep him out of the Masters.NBC News - 19h -
NC State fires Kevin Keatts: Wolfpack oust coach less than one year removed from miracle Final Four run
The Wolfpack failed to make the ACC Tournament and had their season end with a loss on Saturday to lowly MiamiCBS Sports - 3d -
More than 30 nations will participate in Paris planning talks on a security force for Ukraine
Military officials from more than 30 nations are expected to take part in Paris talks on the creation of an international security force for UkraineABC News - 2d