Here's the inflation breakdown for February 2026 — in one chart

The consumer price index was rose 2.4% in February 2026, above policymakers' target, economists said. War in Iran complicates the picture.

Inflation held steady in February and remained above the Fed's target

The Labor Department released the February 2026 consumer price index (CPI), which showed that inflation remained elevated ...

Taiwan Swaps Signal Rate Hike Bets on Inflation, Currency Risks

Fixed-income investors are pricing in an interest-rate hike in Taiwan in the coming months as surging oil prices and a ...

A Massive Shift In The Fed's Rate Outlook May Be About To Hit Markets

Surging oil forces markets to price out 2026 Fed rate cuts, as SOFR spreads signal potential hikes. Learn why the policy ...
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Current U.S. Inflation Rate is 2.4%: Chart and Why It Matters

For the 12 months ending January 2026, the inflation rate was 2.4%. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you take certain ...

Fed decision day: What Powell may say today about inflation, rates and growth

Fed meeting today: The Fed meeting today comes at a critical moment. With oil prices surging due to the Middle East conflict ...