Feb. CPI inflation rises 0.2%, lower than expected

Inflation rate rose by 2.8% in February, CPI report shows. Here's what that means for price relief.
The inflation rate last month was slightly lower than forecast by economists, although price increases are still higher than the Fed would like.
What the February Inflation Report Means for the Fed
Inflation came in cooler for February. That could give Federal Reserve officials extra confidence that price pressures were easing
February CPI inflation rises 0.2%, lower than expected
February inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index Wednesday was 2.8% annually and was up a lower than expected 0.2% for the month, seasonally adjusted.
Inflation slowed slightly to 2.8% in February ahead of Federal Reserve meeting
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CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk Box' to break down February's CPI data.
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