Consumer prices jump, sparking inflation fears

Consumer prices jump, sparking inflation fearsThe U.S. Consumer Price Index is expected to rise 0.3 percent in January, after edging up 0.2 percent a month earlier.

Inflation?
Not only is inflation a controlled parameter according to the amount lent and printed but when there is an increase in pricing by 0.2-0.3% following a 2% reduction in tax – even though it is shifty AF – the average consumer is still 1.7-1.8% ahead of the inflation curve based upon those numbers specifically…
WTF?!?!?!