Friday, March 16, 2007
February's CPI rises 0.4% as food, energy prices climb
11:41 am ET Mar 16, 2007
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February's CPI rises 0.4% as food, energy prices climb
WASHINGTON
Keeping the pressure on the Federal Reserve, U.S. consumer prices
increased 0.4% last month, led by higher prices for food, energy,
shelter and tobacco, the Labor Department reported Friday.