- Inflation fell for the 8th straight month in February, reaching the lowest level since September 2021. It remains higher than the Fed's 2% goal.
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- Although more jobs were created in February than expected, wage growth came in slightly slower, which helps the outlook of reduced inflation.
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- Retail sales fell in February after surging in January, suggesting that consumer spending is slowing down in the face of high inflation.
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