The U.S. stock market closed with mixed results following the release of February's Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the CPI rose 2.4% year-over-year, aligning with both expectations and the previous month's figure. On a monthly basis, the CPI increased by 0.3%, slightly above the prior month's 0.2% but in line with forecasts. In response to the data, the Nasdaq Composite Index edged up by 0.08%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.61%. The S&P 500 Index also declined slightly, closing down 0.08%. These movements reflect the market's varied reactions to the inflation data, which met analysts' expectations.