Feb 13, 2026
positiveJanuary CPI Inflation Cools to 2.4%, Beating Expectations and Boosting Fed Rate Cut Hopes
Consumer prices rose just 2.4% annually in January, falling below the anticipated 2.5% and marking the slowest pace since May 2025. Core inflation also eased to 2.5%, its lowest level since March 2021, providing relief to markets and strengthening the case for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026.