US EditionUS inflation remained elevated last month as consumer spending recovered
- Core inflation in February rose to 2.8%, which is higher than expected according to the Commerce Department data released on Friday.
- Consumer spending increased by 0.4% in February after a 0.3% decline in January, as reported by the Commerce Department.
- The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rose 2.5% in February compared to the previous year, remaining steady with January's figures.
- Economists warn that new tariffs on auto imports may raise prices and impact the economic outlook.
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US Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows some cause for concern
WASHINGTON, United States — The US Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure was largely unchanged last month, according to government data published Friday, but a widely scrutinized gauge of underlying price pressures rose. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose 2.5 percent in the 12 months to February, the Commerce Department said in a statement,
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thedailyeconomy.orgInflation Remained Elevated in February
The professional forecasters were right: inflation remained elevated in February. The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCEPI), which is the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation, grew at an annualized rate of 4.0 percent in February 2025, down from 4.1 percent in the prior month. PCEPI inflation has averaged 3.1 percent over the last six months and 2.5 percent over the last twelve months. Core inflation, which excludes v…
Core inflation in February hits 2.8%, higher than expected; spending increases 0.4%
The Federal Reserve’s key inflation measure rose more than expected in February while consumer spending also posted a smaller-than-projected increase, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
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energynewsbeat.coInflation Galore Now: Fed Started Rate Cuts at the Low Point 6 Months Ago, just as Inflation Began to Resurge
Core PCE price index jumps MoM by most in 13 months on Non-Housing Services. Recreational Services blow out. Durable Goods continue 6-month trip out of deflation.
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Published 52 mins ago on March 28, 2025 --> By Jenna Ross Graphics & Design Lebon Siu Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Terzo Key Takeaways Inflation can drastically reduce the purchasing power of your money over time. A $1,000 investment in large-cap U.S. stocks held from 1974-2024 would be worth $341K before inflation and just $56K after adjusting for inflation. How the Inflation Rate E…
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