Consumer Spending Surges, Impacting February Inflation Rates

Friday, 29 March 2024, 12:37

In February, consumer spending exceeded expectations with a 0.8 percent increase, driving annual inflation to 2.4 percent. While core inflation rose by 0.3 percent, the Federal Reserve is cautious due to elevated uncertainties. Despite job gains and a resilient labor market, inflation remains a key concern for policymakers.

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Inflation Update

Inflation ticked up in February for the second consecutive month, per new federal data. The PCE price index, a key measure, rose by 0.3 percent.

Consumer Spending Surge

The annual inflation rate hit 2.4 percent in February, up by 0.1 points from January.
"Core" inflation, excluding food and energy prices, saw a 0.3 percent rise.

Analysts were surprised by the 0.8 percent jump in consumer spending against a projected 0.3 percent increase. The Fed is optimizing its response to these economic dynamics.

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Inflation Update

Consumer Spending Surge

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