US monthly inflation slows; consumer spending surges ========== US prices increased less than expected in February, with the cost of services outside housing and energy slowing significantly. Consumer spending rose by the most in just over a year last month. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose 0.3% last month. In the 12 months through February, PCE inflation advanced 2.5%. Fed officials anticipate three rate cuts this year, with the first rate reduction expected in June. #UsInflation #ConsumerSpending #FederalReserve #InterestRate #Economy https://www.brecorder.com/news/40296262