Inflation Tracker
Headline CPI at 327.5 — inflation pressure is rising
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Headline CPI — 327.5
Analysis
Headline CPI is currently 327.46 index, up 0.3% from last period. The average over this data range is 303.25 index. Above average and trending up — caution advised.
Core CPI (ex Food & Energy) is currently 333.512 index, up 0.2% from last period. The average over this data range is 307.75 index. Above average and trending up — caution advised.
PCE Price Index is currently 128.969 index, up 0.3% from last period. The average over this data range is 120.06 index. Above average and trending up — caution advised.
Personal Savings Rate is currently 4.5%, up 12.5% from last period. The average over this data range is 5.34%. Below average and trending down — a concern.
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Inflation News & Analysis
Mar 18, 2026 · LayoffWatcher Editorial
Inflation Steadies at 2.4% in Feb, But War Clouds Loom Large
February's inflation data shows U.S. consumer prices up **2.4%** annually, holding steady as anticipated. However, this calm precedes a likely storm, with reports confirming the stability was *before* the war with Iran began driving up energy costs.
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Mar 17, 2026 · LayoffWatcher Editorial
Inflation Diverges: US Steady at **2.4%** as War Risks Fuel Hikes Down Under
Inflation narratives are fracturing. While the U.S. consumer price index held steady at **2.4%** through February and Canada saw a low **1.8%**, geopolitical tremors from the Iran war are already forcing central bank action, with Australia hiking rates to near a 1-year high.
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Mar 16, 2026 · LayoffWatcher Editorial
Inflation Holds at 2.4%—But Geopolitical Risks Loom
Consumer prices rose **2.4%** year-over-year in February 2026, matching January's figure and market expectations. This marks a period of stability, yet external shocks, notably the conflict with Iran, threaten to disrupt this fragile equilibrium.
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Mar 15, 2026 · LayoffWatcher Editorial
US Inflation Hits 2.4% in Feb: A Lull Before Geopolitical Storm?
U.S. annual inflation landed at **2.4%** in February 2026, meeting expectations and marking a period of stability before escalating geopolitical tensions. This figure, though seemingly benign, demands scrutiny given the implied impact of a "War with Iran."
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Mar 13, 2026 · LayoffWatcher Editorial
CPI at 3.2% With a Savings Rate of 4.1% — The Inflation Squeeze Nobody Talks About
Core inflation is 'cooling.' But Americans are saving less than any point since 2007. The disconnect between the Fed's narrative and household reality is growing.
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