The consumer price index rose at a slightly quicker pace in February than January, remaining above the Federal Reserve target rate of 2%.

The data may reveal less than usual about inflation’s path as it does not account for gas and oil price surges sparked by the Iran war in early March.

The consumer price index in February was expected to show a 2.4% increase from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

The consumer price index rose at a slightly quicker pace in February than January, remaining above the Federal Reserve target rate of 2%.

L'indice dei prezzi delle spese per consumi personali (Pce) 'core', la misura privilegiata dalla Federal Reserve per valutare l'inflazione di fondo nell'economia americana, è…