--- title: "Summary of Key Points on U.S. February CPI Inflation Data" type: "News" locale: "zh-HK" url: "https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/278754176.md" description: "In February, the core CPI in the United States increased by 0.2% month-on-month, while the year-on-year growth rate remained at 2.5%, the lowest in five years. The slowdown in the price increases of used cars, auto insurance, and rent are the main factors keeping inflation under control. Despite the positive data, the rise in oil prices due to the war in Iraq may push up shipping, logistics, and food prices in the future. The market expects the Federal Reserve to maintain high interest rates for an extended period, with a rate cut unlikely before the second half of 2026" datetime: "2026-03-11T16:27:18.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/278754176.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/278754176.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/278754176.md) --- > 支持的語言: [简体中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/278754176.md) | [English](https://longbridge.com/en/news/278754176.md) # Summary of Key Points on U.S. February CPI Inflation Data 1. In February, the basic inflation pressure in the United States eased somewhat, with the core CPI (excluding food and energy) rising by 0.2% month-on-month, and the year-on-year increase remaining at 2.5%, the lowest growth rate in nearly five years. 2. Driving factors: The decline in used car and auto insurance prices, along with the slowest rent increase in five years (0.1%), are the main reasons for controlled inflation, offsetting the rising costs of groceries such as lettuce and coffee. 3. War variables: Despite the impressive "pre-war" data, with the outbreak of the war in Iraq, oil prices across the United States have surged from $2.98 per gallon to $3.58 per gallon. The spike in energy costs is expected to have a ripple effect, driving up future shipping, logistics, and food prices. 4. Impact on monetary policy: Although inflation had stabilized for a time, the secondary inflation risk triggered by geopolitical events has led the market to expect that the Federal Reserve will maintain high interest rates for an extended period. Currently, traders predict that the Federal Reserve is unlikely to initiate interest rate cuts before the second half of 2026 ### 相關股票 - [Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/quote/XLF.US.md) - [ProShares Ultra QQQ (QLD.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/quote/QLD.US.md) - [Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF (QCLR.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/quote/QCLR.US.md) - [Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/quote/.DJI.US.md) - [Fidelity MSCI Financials Index (FNCL.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/quote/FNCL.US.md) - [Proshares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/quote/TQQQ.US.md) - [NASDAQ Composite Index (.IXIC.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/quote/.IXIC.US.md) - [Dow Jones Utility Average (.DJU.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/quote/.DJU.US.md) - [Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQM.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/quote/QQQM.US.md) - [Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/quote/QQQ.US.md) - [VG Financial (VFH.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/quote/VFH.US.md) - [S&P 500 (.SPX.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/quote/.SPX.US.md) - [NASDAQ-100 (.NDX.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/quote/.NDX.US.md) - [Fidelity Nasdaq Composite Index ETF (ONEQ.US)](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/quote/ONEQ.US.md) ## 相關資訊與研究 - [What to Watch for in the February US CPI Report](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/278753050.md) - [Justice Dept. Releases First-Ever Corporate Enforcement Policy For Criminal Cases](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/278707715.md) - [US consumer prices increase as expected in February](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/278725570.md) - [US SEC, CFTC announce memorandum of understanding](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/278777102.md) - [EXCLUSIVE-Trump tells Reuters he backs Kurds launching Iran offensive](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/277969701.md)