# core inflation
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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.
Holiday Timing and an Oil Slide Keep China’s January CPI Tepid at 0.2%
China’s January CPI slowed to 0.2% year-on-year as the calendar shift of the Spring Festival and falling global oil prices weighed on headline inflation. Core inflation excluding food and energy rose modestly, while analysts say January and February should be read together because of the festival timing, with annual inflation likely to remain low.
China Says Low CPI Is Structural and Phased as Core Inflation Tickes Up — Policy Push Aims to Reflate Demand
China’s National Bureau of Statistics reported 2025 GDP growth of 5.0% and a flat headline CPI, while core inflation edged up to 0.7%. Officials said the low CPI reflects both international price movements and structural features of China’s economy, and they expect targeted fiscal and consumption measures to support a gradual rebound in domestic prices.