US consumer inflation in February 2026 aligned perfectly with market forecasts, indicating a stable economic outlook.
The annual inflation rate of 2.4% is the lowest recorded since May 2025, suggesting a continued trend of moderating price increases.
Housing costs were the main contributor to the monthly inflation, while core inflation (excluding food and energy) remained at its lowest annual level since March 2021.

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4% year-over-year. This annual rate marks the lowest since May 2025. 3% from January to February. 2% monthly rise in January. 4% increase in January. 2% from the previous month and 3% year-over-year. 5% year-over-year. 5% annually in February. This core inflation figure continues to hover at its lowest annual level since March 2021.


