The consumer price index eased in January but inflation was still elevated for many consumer necessities, economists said.
Inflation held steady in February as the headline figure for the Consumer Price Index remained at 2.4% year-over-year.
The headline CPI figure rose to 2.9% year-over-year, up from 2.7% in July and in line with expectations. This is the highest level since January and marks the fourth consecutive month inflation has ...
The consumer price index was rose 2.4% in February 2026, above policymakers' target, economists said. War in Iran complicates ...