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- On February 20, 2026, the Bureau of Economic Analysis will release the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index, a key inflation gauge for the Fed.
- The release could influence markets and guide Federal Reserve policy for 2026.
- Recent January CPI data showed inflation moderating, with a 2.4% annual rise, below expectations.
- If the PCE confirms this trend, Federal Reserve could cut rates, with futures pricing two to three cuts in 2026.
