United States: CPI (YoY, SA)

Macro

2026-03-11

Description

The United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) is calculated and published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), measuring the changes in prices of goods and services purchased by consumers over time.

As the most widely used measure of inflation, the Federal Reserve has set a target of 2% inflation to ensure economic growth while allowing the market to assess whether the economy is overheating and to evaluate the appropriateness of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy.

Note: The difference between Seasonally Adjusted (SA) and Not Seasonally Adjusted (NSA) data lies in the fact that SA data is adjusted to eliminate the effects of seasonal patterns, providing a clearer view of long-term trends and underlying economic conditions.

Published by
U.S. Department of Labor (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
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AI Data Insight

The US CPI YoY rate in February 2026 edged up to 2.40% from 2.35% in the previous month, precisely matching market expectations and halting the cooling trend. Core inflation grew by a steady 2.5% YoY, but the recent surge in oil prices triggered by geopolitical conflicts may bring significant upside risk to prices in the coming months.

AI Data Insight

The US CPI YoY rate in February 2026 edged up to 2.40% from 2.35% in the previous month, precisely matching market expectations and halting the cooling trend. Core inflation grew by a steady 2.5% YoY, but the recent surge in oil prices triggered by geopolitical conflicts may bring significant upside risk to prices in the coming months.

Description

The United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) is calculated and published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), measuring the changes in prices of goods and services purchased by consumers over time.

As the most widely used measure of inflation, the Federal Reserve has set a target of 2% inflation to ensure economic growth while allowing the market to assess whether the economy is overheating and to evaluate the appropriateness of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy.

Note: The difference between Seasonally Adjusted (SA) and Not Seasonally Adjusted (NSA) data lies in the fact that SA data is adjusted to eliminate the effects of seasonal patterns, providing a clearer view of long-term trends and underlying economic conditions.

Published by
U.S. Department of Labor (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update
Hashtags