# US CPI

US Core Inflation Steady at 2.5% in February — Geopolitics Cloud the Outlook

US core CPI rose 2.5% year‑on‑year in February, in line with expectations, while monthly core inflation slowed to 0.2%. The numbers suggest gradual disinflation but leave the Federal Reserve with an ambiguous signal, especially amid geopolitical risks that could quickly alter the outlook.