February 2026: The annual inflation rate in the U.S. remained at 2.4%, unchanged from January, meeting expectations and staying at its lowest level since May 2025. Energy prices rose by 0.5%, and food prices increased by 3.1%. On a monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.3%, slightly higher than January's 0.2%, in line with expectations. Housing prices increased by 0.2%, contributing the most to inflation. Meanwhile, the core inflation rate, which excludes food and energy prices, stayed at 2.5%, unchanged from January and near its lowest level since 2021. On a monthly basis, core CPI rose by 0.2%, lower than last month's 0.3%. https://www.(wublock123.com)/index.php?m=content&c=index&a=show&catid=6&id=57953