The U.S. Department of Labor is set to release the February unadjusted Consumer Price Index (CPI) data at 20:30 tonight, with market expectations holding steady at an annual rate of 2.4%. This figure matches the previous month's rate, indicating stable inflation levels. The CPI is a critical measure of inflation, reflecting price changes in goods and services consumed by households. Recent economic indicators, such as the weaker-than-expected February non-farm payroll data, have not significantly altered market expectations for interest rate adjustments. Analysts anticipate that any potential rate cuts are likely to occur in the latter half of the year, despite the current economic data.