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#CPIWatch – U.S. Inflation Update (Feb 2026)
🔹 Headline Figures
• January 2026 Inflation (YoY): 2.4% (down from 2.7%)
• CPI Index: 324.122
• Trailing 12-Month CPI Rate (Feb 2026): 1.58%
• Annual Inflation (BLS measure): 4.14%
📌 What It Means
• Cooling Momentum: Inflation continues to ease from late-2025 highs, signaling gradual stabilization.
• Energy & Food: Fuel and utilities remain volatile, while food price pressures are softening.
• Fed Outlook: The Federal Reserve remains cautious on rate cuts, keeping policy firmly data-dependent.
📅 Next CPI Release: March 11, 2026 (February data)
⚖️ Risks to Watch
• Sticky shelter and services inflation could slow further cooling.
• Geopolitical tensions and trade disputes may reignite energy price pressure.
• Any shift in Fed tone could quickly change market expectations.
📈 Bottom Line:
Inflation is trending lower at 2.4%, but underlying pressures remain. Markets will closely monitor upcoming data to assess the timing of potential rate cuts.
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