Inflation kicked off the year on a cooler note, slowing to the lowest levels seen since May 2025. Moreover, everyday expenses such as food, gasoline and housing also showed signs of cooling. The ...
On a monthly basis, prices increased by just 0.2%.
The consumer price index eased in January but inflation was still elevated for many consumer necessities, economists said.
Affordability remains a top concern for many Americans.
The January CPI rose 0.2% with 2.4% YoY growth as goods deflation and 0.2% housing rises revive 2026 goals. Read more on the tariff inflation theory here.
WASHINGTON -- Consumer prices rose 3% in September compared to a year ago, extending a monthslong uptick that has sent inflation to its highest level since January, government data on Friday showed.
Inflation dropped in November, ending a monthslong acceleration of price increases and offering relief for households strained by cost hikes, government data on Thursday showed. The reading came in ...