US inflation slows in February to 2.8%, lower than expected
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The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for February showed inflation slowing to 2.8%, below market expectations. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy prices, dropped to 3.1% - the lowest level since April 2021. This data suggests cooling inflationary pressures and may influence the Federal Reserve's upcoming monetary policy decisions.
March 18, 2025 | 11:30 am
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Lower inflation could signal potential interest rate cuts, which might positively impact equity markets and the S&P 500 ETF.
Lower inflation increases likelihood of Fed rate cuts, which typically boosts stock market sentiment and ETF performance.
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