**[Survey Shows U.S. Short-Term Inflation Expectations Remain Stable]** According to a report by Golden Finance, U.S. citizens' inflation expectations remained largely stable in February, despite mixed views on the job market and current and future financial conditions. The New York Federal Reserve stated in its latest consumer expectations survey that the one-year inflation expectation slightly declined from 3.1% in January to 3% in February, while the three-year and five-year inflation expectations remained steady at 3%. The survey, released on Monday, was conducted between February 2 and February 28 and does not reflect public reactions to the surge in oil prices. The sharp rise in energy prices is almost certain to push overall inflation, already at high levels, even higher and is likely to make the public's outlook on price pressures in the coming years less optimistic. The survey also showed that the job market remained relatively stable in February. Respondents indicated that they expect the unemployment rate to be lower than previously anticipated, and the probability of losing their jobs has decreased compared to January. However, respondents also believe that finding a new job will be more challenging compared to the beginning of the year. Additionally, the survey found that respondents perceived obtaining credit in February to be more difficult than in January, though they expect the financing environment to improve in the future. Their assessment of their current financial situation was more optimistic than last month, but their outlook on future financial conditions remained largely unchanged.