US CPI measures how fast consumer prices are rising year-on-year, the key inflation gauge the Federal Reserve watches when setting interest rates.
Actual
2.4%
Forecast
2.4%
Previous
2.4%
US Inflation Rate (CPI) for Feb came in at 2.4% versus 2.4% expected (previous 2.4%), in line with forecast.
What it meant for the USD
The actual landed in line with the 2.4% forecast. A reading above forecast is generally bullish for the USD, and below forecast bearish.
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