The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.3% month-on-month in February 2026, ticking up from a 0.2% increase in January 2026. The data, updated on 11 March 2026, indicate a modest acceleration in price growth compared with the previous month.
On a month-over-month basis, the current reading compares the change in prices in February to those in January, while the prior figure reflects the change in January relative to December. The move from 0.2% to 0.3% suggests a slight strengthening of inflationary pressures, which investors and policymakers will be watching closely for potential implications for future economic and monetary policy decisions.
