February’s inflation report was better than expected, but it doesn’t tell us much about where prices are heading given the uncertainty around Trump’s trade war. “The widespread imposition of tariffs represents upside risks to inflation in the months ahead,” Greg McBride, Bankrate’s chief financial analyst, said in a statement.

February inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index Wednesday was 2.8% annually and was up a lower than expected 0.2% for the month, seasonally adjusted.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 This morning’s economic announcement is the key data point of the week, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for February, including a new Inflation Rate. When they hit the tape, the already-green market indexes have fluctuated notably.