Inflation Eases in US, CPI Rises 0.2% in February
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2% in February, marking the slowest inflation increase in four months. This modest growth follows a more significant 0.5% rise in January, suggesting a potential easing of inflationary pressures. The data provides insights into consumer pricing trends and could influence Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions.
March 18, 2025 | 11:30 am
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Moderate CPI growth could provide stability to equity markets, potentially supporting the S&P 500 ETF's performance.
Steady inflation suggests economic consistency, which typically supports broad market indexes like SPY without dramatic price movements.
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