The U.S. economy saw a positive shift in February as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures for the month came in well below expectations. This marked a significant improvement in inflation trends, signaling potential relief for consumers and markets alike. The unadjusted annual CPI rate for February was recorded at 2.8%, the lowest level since November 2024, a drop that points to a deceleration in overall price increases. Additionally, the seasonally adjusted CPI monthly rate for February stood at just 0.2%, the lowest since October of the previous year. The core consumer price index, which leaves out the often volatile
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