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.
U.S. News & World Report

BEA Says It Will Use US September, November CPI Averages to Calculate October PCE Inflation

WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. ‌Bureau of Economic Analysis ‌said on Wednesday it would use an average of September and November Consumer Price Index ‍data to produce October estimates for the ...

CPI Is Still Elevated—Here’s the Rate Your Savings Needs to Earn to Stay Ahead

Inflation remains stubborn in the latest CPI report, and your savings need to keep pace. Here’s the magic number to beat—and easy ways to do it.

PPI vs. CPI: Understanding Their Differences and Relationships

Explore the distinctions and relationships between PPI and CPI, crucial indicators of price changes from producers to consumers.
The New York Times

U.S. Inflation Eased at Start of the Year

Colby Smith covers the Federal Reserve. Inflation in the United States eased at the start of 2026, providing a reprieve to the Federal Reserve as it contends with yet another year of consumer prices ...