*US FEB. CONSUMER PRICES RISE 0.3% M/M; EST. +0.3%

*US FEB. CONSUMER PRICES RISE 2.4% Y/Y; EST. +2.4%

*US FEB. CORE CPI RISES 0.2% M/M; EST. +0.2%
*US FEB. CORE CPI RISES 2.5% Y/Y; EST. +2.5%
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