February’s CPI data: Top takeaways


The Bureau of Labor Statistics released February’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) Tuesday morning, revealing hotter-than-expected numbers. CPI for February came in at 3.2% year over year, versus an expected 3.1%. The print revealed how various parts of the economy were impacted, including shelter, food, and energy. Shelter inflation, in particular, remains sticky, recording a 5.7% jump year over year.

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Editor’s note: This article was written by Nicholas Jacobino

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