Core CPI Hovers Near 8 Year Highs As Shelter/Rent Pops, Autos Drop

Having surged to its highest since 2008 in February, Core CPI's YoY gain inched back from 2.3% to 2.2% YoY in March hovering at post-crisis highs. The food index declined in March, as did the cost of 'shelter' and medical care but used cars and truck prices declined, as we noted previously.
Still above Fed "mandate" levels and near 8 year highs...