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.

Consumer Price Index: Inflation At 2.4% In February, As Expected

Inflation held steady in February as the headline figure for the Consumer Price Index remained at 2.4% year-over-year.
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U.S. Inflation Holds at 2.4% in February 2026 Amid Stable Core CPI Trends

U.S. inflation remained at 2.4% in February 2026, reflecting stable core CPI and moderate sector price growth.
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Core inflation rate watched by Fed hit 2.8%, delayed September data shows, lower than expected

The core personal consumption expenditures price index, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, indicated a 0.2% monthly rise while the annual rate was 2.8%. Federal Reserve officials use the ...

CPI report shows inflation cooled in January, with prices rising at a 2.4% annual pace

The CPI was expected to rise 2.5% on an annual basis last month, according to economists polled by financial data firm ...
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Inflation slows as essentials ease pressure

Inflation is slowing, easing pressure on household budgets as prices for everyday goods improve. Recent figures indicate the cost of living is rising more slowly than before, helped by shifts in ...
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CPI rose at 2.7% annual rate in December as inflation remains sticky

The CPI was expected to rise 2.6% on an annual basis last month, according to economists surveyed by financial data firm FactSet. The CPI tracks the changes in a basket of goods and services typically ...