US CPI Data Live Updates: US inflation data for February 2025 will be released today, with markets bracing for volatility. A hotter-than-expected CPI could delay Fed rate cuts, while a lower reading may spark a rally. Stay tuned for live updates!
Global markets are on edge ahead of the US inflation data release for February 2025, as the figures are expected to heavily influence Federal Reserve rate decisions.The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is forecast to rise 0.3% month-on-month, with the annual rate cooling to 2.9% from 3% in January. Meanwhile, core CPI—which excludes food and energy—is projected at 3.2%, marginally lower than the 3.3% recorded last month.
A stronger-than-expected reading could push back Fed rate cut expectations, triggering a sell-off in equities and bonds. Conversely, a softer print could fuel a relief rally, especially in tech and large-cap stocks, which have struggled in recent sessions.
Adding to market jitters, Donald Trump’s recession comments and concerns over tariffs have already put pressure on Wall Street. On Tuesday, the Dow fell 1.14%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.76%, and the Nasdaq slipped 0.18%. Stay tuned for live updates.
