The consumer price index was rose 2.4% in February 2026, above policymakers' target, economists said. War in Iran complicates ...
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, March 17 (Reuters) - The worst U.S. inflation outbreak in a generation turns five years old this month, a defining economic shock that is still driving policy debates, ...
Consumers saw inflation pick up slightly in November as price increases in categories including groceries, gasoline and new cars outweighed a deceleration in others such as shelter during the month.
Inflation held steady in February as the headline figure for the Consumer Price Index remained at 2.4% year-over-year.
The consumer price index declined unexpectedly in November 2025. It was the first CPI report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics since the government shutdown ended last month. Economists said that ...