The U.S. Labor Department released the consumer price index (CPI) report on Tuesday. Although inflation increased in February year-over-year, the rise was expected, and the annual inflation rate for all items was 6%. The cooling inflation has eased some concerns, but fears of financial contagion have spread. Market strategists are further anticipating the U.S. central bank’s decision regarding the federal funds rate.
Market Awaits Fed’s Decision on Interest Rates After CPI Report
In February, inflation was consistent with expectations, with the consumer price index (CPI) increasing by 0.4% last month, equating to a 6% annual pace, according to the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Over the last 12 months, the all-items index increased by 6% before seasonal adjustment,” the CPI report
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