February CPI Report Inflation cooled more than expected in February, offering a potential reprieve after January’s sharp increase. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.8% year-over-year, a step down from 3.0% in January, while monthly inflation slowed to 0.2%, easing from the previous month’s 0.5% jump. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy prices, also moderated, rising 3.1% over the past...