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U.S. Inflation Preview: Get Ready For CPI

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The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report will be released February 2026 at 8:30 A.M. ET, marking a pivotal moment for financial markets this week. Both headline and core CPI are forecasted to rise 0.3% month-over-month, pushing annual inflation to 2.5%—a closely watched threshold for monetary policy signals. Market reactions will diverge sharply: equities, metals, cryptocurrencies, and the U.S. dollar face volatility based on whether data meets, exceeds, or misses expectations. An in-line report may briefly propel stocks to test recent all-time highs, though momentum could fade as the session progresses, per scenario analyses. Traders are positioning for high-stakes outcomes, with inflation data serving as the final piece of this week’s economic puzzle after mixed retail performance.
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MarketPulse by OANDA Group429 FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(7min)CommentsSummaryThe trading world awaits the final piece to this week's US economic puzzle, with the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) releasing tomorrow at 8:30 A.M.Both the headline and core CPI are expected to release at +0.3% m/m, taking the year-over-year data to 2.5% for both.Scenario analysis highlights that CPI outcomes will drive sharp, divergent reactions across equities, metals, cryptos, and the US dollar.An as-expected data will send stock markets to a quick test of their recent all-time highs, but the effect should slow down throughout the session. Andrii Dodonov/iStock via Getty Images By Elior Manier The trading world awaits the final piece to this week's US economic puzzle, with the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) releasing tomorrow at 8:30 A.M. (ET). After a cold retailThis article was written byMarketPulse by OANDA Group429 FollowersFollowMarketPulse is an award-winning industry analysis and news site service created by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. Covering forex, commodities, global indices and more, our goal is to give timely, relevant and informative commentary on major macroeconomic trends, technical analysis and worldwide events impacting the industry.

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