Inflation gauge increased 0.4% in February, as expected and up 6% from a year ago

  • The consumer price index rose 0.4% in February and 6% from a year ago, in line with market expectations.
  • A drop in energy prices helped keep inflation in check, while shelter costs increased sharply.
  • The probability that the Fed would raise benchmark interest rates a quarter percentage point next week increased following the report.

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/14/cpi-inflation-february-2023-.html

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