Inflation Ran a Little Hotter

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Core inflation in February hits 2.8%, higher than expected; spending increases 0.4%
The Federal Reserve’s key inflation measure rose more than expected in February while consumer spending also posted a smaller-than-projected increase, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
PCE: Fed's preferred inflation gauge rises 0.4% in February; higher than expecations
However, the Commerce Department announced Friday that the Fed's key inflation measure expanded more than expected in February, as the growth in personal consumption expenditures put the 12-month inflation rate at 2.8%. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones had been expecting numbers closer to 0.3% for PCE and only 2.7% for the inflation rate.
Inflation Ran a Little Hotter in February as Spending Rose
A strong increase in spending on goods suggests Americans were making purchases ahead of proposed tariffs from President Donald Trump.

S&P 500, Wall Street and Inflation

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Wall Street tumbles and S&P 500 drops 2% on worries about slower economy and higher inflation
Another wipeout slammed Wall Street as worries built about a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a U.S. economy slowing because of households afraid to spend due to the global trade war.
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Adding to concerns, a University of Michigan survey showed consumers’ 12-month inflation expectations soared to the highest in nearly 2-1/2 years in March
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Wall Street tumbles, and S&P 500 drops 2% on worries about weaker economy, higher inflation
U.S. stocks are tumbling following discouraging updates on inflation and how much U.S. households may be willing to spend.
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S&P 500 drops 2 percent amid worries about slower economy, higher inflation
Another wipeout is slamming Wall Street Friday as worries build about a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a ...
US Core PCE Inflation Picks Up, Spending Is Weaker Than Forecast
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation metric rose at a stubborn pace in February and household demand was weaker than ...
US Feb PCE prices index shows inflation picture still a conundrum
The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index increased 0.3% in February after advancing by an unrevised 0.3% in ...