US Core Inflation Rate MoM (Feb) M/M 0.2% vs. Exp. 0.2% (Prev. 0.3%, Low. 0.2%, High. 0.3%); 3dp 0.216% (prev. 0.295%)
The US core inflation rate for February came in line with expectations at 0.2%, matching the consensus and indicating a potential stabilization after a prior print of 0.3%.
US Annualised CPI and Core CPI rates (Feb 2026):
US Core Goods and Services & Supercore (Feb 2026):
US Core Inflation Rate MoM (Feb) M/M 0.2% vs. Exp. 0.2% (Prev. 0.3%, Low. 0.2%, High. 0.3%); 3dp 0.216% (prev. 0.295%)
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This result suggests that inflationary pressures may be moderating, thereby influencing the outlook for future monetary policy and interest rates. Traders should monitor how this data interacts with market expectations around the Fed's next moves.
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