Inflation holds steady, for now

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Read in browser eNewspaper   |    Crosswords   |    Horoscopes The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW Wed Mar 11 2026 Daniel de Visé |  Personal Finance Reporter Good morning! It's Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money. Inflation remained cool, at an annual rate of 2.4%, in February. But the new numbers don't account for all the tumult that has unfolded in March . Who is the world's richest person? Forbes has updated its iconic list of the wealthiest people in the world. And guess who still sits at the top. Flickers of life in the housing market The housing market has been stagnant for years, Andrea Riquier reports. But there are signs it may finally be perking up. 📰 More stories you shouldn't miss 📰 • Why airlines like a slow, cumbersome boarding process • Here are the top-ranked small SUVs • Gold vs silver: Which is the better investment? • Donor-advised funds save taxes but come with risks • Here are some of the most affordable car brands Daniel de Visé covers personal finance for USA TODAY. The Daily Money breaks down complex consumer and financial news.   Subscribe here. Inflation held steady at 2.4% in February, ahead of Iran war The data may reveal less than usual about inflation's path as it does not account for gas and oil price surges sparked by the Iran war in early March. READ MORE Forbes reveals world's richest people of 2026. See who made the list. Tech mogul Elon Musk once again tops Forbes' list of richest people in the world, doubling his wealth from the year before. READ MORE How is the housing market? Early signs suggest improvement Is a pickup in sales of previously-owned homes a good omen or just a blip? There are reasons to believe in a real recovery. READ MORE Why airlines board planes the slow way (and charge you for it) The board-by-group method isn't the most efficient way for passengers to get on a plane, but it does earn the airlines some extra cash. READ MORE 2026 Hyundai Tucson vs. Mazda CX-5: Which small SUV is better? The 2026 Hyundai Tucson and 2026 Mazda CX-5 both compete for a high-ranking position in the small SUV segment. Which one is the better buy? READ MORE Is silver or gold the better investment in 2026? Gold and silver are two popular precious-metal investments. Learn how they compare in terms of price behavior, volatility and investor use cases. READ MORE A $21 million lawsuit reveals the big risk of donor-advised funds Donor-advised funds offer an upfront tax break but mean losing control of your money. READ MORE With few new cars under $40K, these 5 brands offer the lowest prices Only five major car brands averaged sales prices under $40,000 in the United States in February as new car prices continue to rise. READ MORE See the latest 'Super Mario' merchandise Coinciding with "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" there's a collection of new Mario-related merchandise – to deck yourself out in from head to toe. READ MORE Download USA TODAY's app to get to the heart of news Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |    Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •   Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •   Feedback