New surprising economic numbers sent the stock market plunging ahead of the weekend

as the Fed appears poised to continue raising rates to combat inflation.

We break down the financial and political impact of the new numbers.

I'm Daily Wire, Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howell.

It's Monday, February 27th, and this is Morning Wire.

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New data from the Commerce Department paints a grim economic picture, showing a key inflation

gauge rising unexpectedly last month. Now the Fed is preparing to raise rates once again

in their ongoing quest for a soft landing on inflation.

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