February Bolstering Expectations

Japan core inflation rose 3% in February, bolstering expectations of interest rate hikes

Japan's core inflation beat expectations and came in at 3% in February, government data showed on Friday, bolstering the case for further interest rate hikes.

CNBC - 4d

US inflation fell more than expected to 2.8% in February

Figure bolsters case for cental bank to cut interest rates amid signs of slowing economic growth

Financial Times - Mar. 12

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 - Mar. 12

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 - Mar. 7

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 - Mar. 12

Wholesale price measure was flat in February, compared with expected increase

The producer price index was expected to rise 0.3% in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

CNBC - Mar. 13

Retail sales increased 0.2% in February, though spending up less than expected

Retail sales were expected to show a 0.6% rise in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

CNBC - Mar. 17

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 - Mar. 7

Unpacking February's slight inflation cooldown

Inflation cooled more than economists expected in February but remained higher than where the Federal Reserve would like it to be, rising 2.8% from a year earlier. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent ...

CBS News - Mar. 12

Industrial output jumps 0.7% in February, fueled by rebound in vehicle production

Industrial production rose 0.7% in February, the Federal Reserve reported Tuesday, above economists’ expectations.

MarketWatch - 6d

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.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

February home resales jump much more than expected, despite higher mortgage rates

The median price of a home sold in February was $398,400, up 3.8% from the same time last year.

CNBC - 4d

February home resales jump much more than expected, despite higher mortgage rates

Sales of previously owned homes in February rose 4.2% from January to 4.26 million units on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis, according to the National Association of Realtors.

NBC News - 4d

What contributed to February's cooling inflation

A better-than-expected inflation report may have contributed to a better stock market performance. Still the trade war is still on, and the European Union announced retaliatory tariffs. Kelly ...

CBS News - Mar. 12

Wholesale prices flat in February PPI report; Trump threatens 200% tariffs on alcohol from EU

The Producer Price Index was flat in February, showing a yearly increase of 3.2%, below economist expectations. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on the report and President ...

CBS News - Mar. 13

China’s retail sales strengthen at the start of the year, industrial output tops expectations

China's economic data for the first two months of the year showed a modest pickup as Beijing reiterated its plan to bolster domestic consumption.

CNBC - Mar. 17

Retail sales rose modestly in February, but fell short of forecasts

Weaker than expected retail sales comes as businesses warn that U.S. consumers are pulling back on spending.

CBS News - Mar. 17

Treasury yields end higher for second day after CPI inflation data comes in cooler than expected

Bond yields closed with back-to-back gains Wednesday after the consumer-price index report for February came in cooler than Wall Street expected.

MarketWatch - Mar. 12

Home builders are expected to slow down. That’s bad news for America’s massive housing shortage.

Construction of new homes rose 11.2% in February as builders ramped up new projects after a harsh winter. The increase is not expected to last.

MarketWatch - 6d

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 - Mar. 12

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 - Mar. 12

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 - Mar. 11

Trump expected to attend Kennedy Center board meeting Monday

In February, Mr. Trump dissolved the Kennedy Center's board of directors and named himself chairman.

CBS News - Mar. 16

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 - Mar. 12

Bond rally fizzles despite cool CPI inflation reading. What that says about investors.

A fleeting reaction to a cooler-than-expected February inflation reading on Wednesday is a signal that investors are consumed by recession fears.

MarketWatch - Mar. 12

What does February's inflation report mean for me?

Egg prices went up and airfare prices went down. Here's what to know about February's inflation report.

The Hill - Mar. 13

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 - Mar. 12

2-year yield ends at highest in over 2 weeks as traders assess stagflation risk

Yields on U.S. government debt finished mixed on Monday after February retail sales came in below expectations and raised continued questions about the strength of the economy.

MarketWatch - Mar. 17

Intel’s stock is on a 5-day hot streak — but it’s still below last month’s highs

Despite excitement over Intel’s new CEO, shares are still below the company’s year-to-date highs — in February, when investors were expecting an imminent breakup.

MarketWatch - 6d

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Inflation rate hits 2.8% in February, less than expected; SpaceX Crew 10 mission set for launch, could pave way for return of Starliner astronauts.

CBS News - 4d

Wholesale inflation flattens out in February in another sign of easing inflation

Wholesale prices were unchanged in February, offering more evidence that inflation pressures eased somewhat in early 2025.

MarketWatch - Mar. 13

Monster Hunter Wilds smashes February sales, numbers still in the red | Circana

Monster Hunter Wilds is the big success story of February, according to Circana's charts, though overall industry sales are still in decline.

VentureBeat - 5d

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 - Mar. 12

Consumer prices fell in China in February and remain flat in a sluggish economy

Consumer prices fell in China in February for the first time in 13 months, as persistent weak demand was compounded by the early timing of the Lunar New Year holiday

ABC News - Mar. 9

The cost of U.S. imports jump in February. Is it the Trump tariff effect?

The cost of imports rose faster than usual in February, perhaps a result of U.S. companies rushing to bring in foreign goods ahead of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

MarketWatch - 6d

Home sales see a bump in February thanks to higher-income buyers

Sales of existing homes rose in February, as some buyers — particularly those with higher incomes — are keeping the upper end of the market alive and well.

MarketWatch - 4d

Sources: Bills bolster receiving corps with Palmer

The Bills have reached agreement with former Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer on a three-year, $36 million deal, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Mar. 11

Chargers bolster OL, agree to deal with Becton

The Chargers have agreed to a two-year deal with guard Mekhi Becton, perhaps the team's most important signing of free agency.

ESPN - Mar. 15

Data shows inflation slowed in February as investors navigate uncertainty in stock markets

Consumer price index data for February shows inflation slowed for the first time since September. It comes as investors navigate uncertainty over President Trump's tariffs. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady ...

CBS News - Mar. 12

House Democratic campaign arm says it raised more than $11.1M in February

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) said it raised more than $11.1 million during February. The haul is an improvement from the committee’s January haul, which saw the House ...

The Hill - 4d

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