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.
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Tariffs can reduce inflation, but it's a double-edged sword

Recent research has found that tariffs can reduce economic activity to a point where inflation starts to fall. But if that happens, the economy would be dealing with much bigger problems.

Inflation report sends crypto markets surging

The United States reported steady inflation for February, but rising geopolitical tensions are complicating the outlook for markets and policymakers. Data released on March 11 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained at 2.

CPI on tap: Inflation seemed to slow before Iran conflict jacked up oil prices. But did it really?

Oil prices have surged since the start of the conflict with Iran and American consumers are going to suffer the consequences at the gas pump, but the higher cost of energy won’t show up in the latest reading on U.

Argentina monthly inflation forecast to have eased in February: Reuters poll

BUENOS AIRES, March 10 (Reuters) - Argentina's monthly inflation rate probably eased in February thanks to a seasonal moderation in some food and services prices, a Reuters poll found. But the yearly trend likely persisted at relatively high levels,

8 Things To Do if You Feel Like Inflation Is Rising Faster Than Your Income

If you're feeling like you can't keep up with inflation or cost of living increases, financial experts offered eight steps you can take today.
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Inflation and healthcare are quietly draining the $800,000 retirement plan

Eight hundred thousand dollars sounds like a lot. For a single retiree in 2026, it buys a livable retirement, but not a comfortable one without careful management. The math is tighter than most people expect. The standard starting point for retirement ...