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February Inflation Set to Rise Amid Job Losses

3/11/2026

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  • Economists forecast February consumer prices will rise 2.5% year over year, and the report is due March 11.
  • The report will not reflect oil price spikes tied to the Iran War.
  • Analysts expect the Federal Reserve to keep rates unchanged, though economists remain divided on inflation’s trajectory.
  • The February jobs report showed a loss of 92,000 jobs, complicating the Fed's decisions.