US Inflation Cools in January to 2.4% as Markets Weigh Fed’s Next Move

U.S. inflation cooled more than expected in January, offering tentative relief to households and fresh fuel for debate over when the Federal Reserve might ease policy. January CPI Comes in Light, Core Holds at 2.5% The January 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI), released Feb. 13 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, showed headline inflation […]