Inflation eased in February, but it's still too high for comfort

Consumer prices in February were up 2.8% from a year ago. That's a smaller annual increase than the previous month. But the president's trade war could put more upward pressure on prices.

Inflation eased in February, but it's still too high for comfort
Eggs are displayed in a Manhattan grocery store last month. Inflation eased in February but it

Consumer prices in February were up 2.8% from a year ago. That's a smaller annual increase than the previous month. But the president's trade war could put more upward pressure on prices.

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