Inflation on the Rise?

A report released today indicated that inflation is "rising." The report seems to say that the cost of gasoline, in particular, is causing the problem. On closer examination, I wonder about the reality of the rate of inflation. At the end of last year, the annual rate of inflation was 3% for the 12 months ending in December. For the 12 months ending in January, it was 2.9%. To me, it appears that, while inflation is a potential concern, especially to the bond market, it is not out of control and will likely result in no changes to Federal Reserve policies. Still, it bears watching. Ed Mallon