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The consumer price index was rose 2.4% in February 2026, above policymakers' target, economists said. War in Iran complicates the picture.
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 ...
The consumer price index showed a 0.3% increase on the month, putting the annual inflation rate at 3%, both lower than expected. Excluding food and energy, core CPI showed a 0.2% monthly gain and an ...