The slightly lower number for January reflects smaller price increases for shelter and food, as well as a decrease in energy costs.
A Friday the 13th economic report appeared to deliver some fortunate news: Annual inflation slowed significantly.
Positive earnings pushed Applied Materials and Rivian Automotive higher as better-than-expected inflation data helped steady markets today, Feb. 13, 2026.
Inflation in the United States eased at the start of 2026, providing a reprieve to the Federal Reserve as it contends with yet another year of consumer prices rising faster than the central bank’s ...
Housing and energy costs were the primary drivers of inflation, rising 4.8% and 6.1%, respectively. The state's labor market is showing signs of cooling, with the unemployment rate reaching 5.4% in ...
Cheaper gas and used cars helped curb price pressures ...
Inflation eases healthcare leaders as January CPI shows a 2.4% annual rate, highlighting ongoing medical care cost trends and economic impacts.