US Core Inflation Data Stable, Market Awaits Fed Policy Direction
United States core inflation showed signs of stabilization in February 2026. Annual core CPI was recorded at 2.5%, unchanged from the previous month and remaining near its lowest level since 2021. Meanwhile, monthly core CPI rose 0.2%, lower than the 0.3% increase in January, indicating that core price pressures remain under control.
Meanwhile, headline CPI was recorded at 2.4% annually, the same as in January, while monthly CPI rose 0.3%. This data signals that US inflation has not yet flared up, but is also not yet weak enough to prompt major changes in Federal Reserve policy expectations. For the market, this figure is likely to be interpreted as neutral: the US dollar has the potential for limited movement, while gold could gain some ground if market participants perceive core inflation pressures to be easing.(Cp)
Source: Newsmaker.id
