CPI report shows inflation cooled in January, with prices rising at a 2.4% annual pace

The CPI was expected to rise 2.5% on an annual basis last month, according to economists polled by financial data firm FactSet. The January CPI represents the slowest pace of inflation since May 2025 ...

Inflation held steady in February before Iran war drove up gas prices

The inflation data captures the period before the Iran war broke out. Since then, oil prices have surged, driving inflation ...

Consumer Price Index: Inflation At 2.4% In February, As Expected

Inflation held steady in February as the headline figure for the Consumer Price Index remained at 2.4% year-over-year.

CPI Report Live: Here's Where Inflation Rose and Fell at the Grocery Store in February

Follow along with Investopedia's live coverage of Friday's inflation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Here's the inflation breakdown for February 2026 — in one chart

The consumer price index was rose 2.4% in February 2026, above policymakers' target, economists said. War in Iran complicates the picture.

Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% amid rising inflation risks from Middle East conflict

The Bank of England kept interest rates steady on Thursday in the face of inflation risks from the war in the Middle East. At its meeting ending on March 18, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted ...