Feb Core CPI downside +0.23% MoM better than "seasonal" fears and outright good

Feb Core CPI came in at +0.23% MoM, which is better than consensus of +0.29% MoM and the number is clean. That is, the downside read is due to a weakening of inflationary pressures.

Overall CPI was soft for the right reasons, especially compared to the strong Jan +0.45%.- Shelter cooled further to +0.29% MoM vs +0.33% in Jan- Recreation is 2nd largest contributor +0.81% MoM vs +1.37% in Jan- Used cars 3rd at +0.88% vs +2.19% in Jan Of those, we find used cars the most peculiar to be r...

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