Here’s the inflation breakdown for January 2026 — in one chart

The consumer price index eased in January but inflation was still elevated for many consumer necessities, economists said.

Inflation cooled in January, offering some relief for consumers

A decline in the rate of price increases is good news for Americans who have grappled for years with rising costs of living.

Inflation slows to 2.4% in January, at tamest pace since last May

Inflation slowed in January to its tamest pace since May 2025 after an upbeat jobs report as the economy seemingly skirts the ...

Gold rises over 2% as soft inflation data rekindles Fed rate-cut hopes

Gold rebounded on Friday as investors digested U.S. inflation figures for guidance on interest rate direction after jobs data ...

Inflation slowed in January, but some prices are still biting

A Friday the 13th economic report appeared to deliver some fortunate news: Annual inflation slowed significantly.

U.S. Inflation Eased at Start of the Year

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 ...
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Inflation cools to 2.4%, closer to Fed's target

Inflation eased to 2.4% in January, the lowest in 8 months, raising speculation the Fed may revisit its steady interest rate stance in March.

Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says interest rates could fall 'a fair bit more,' but more inflation progress is needed

Chicago Fed president Austan Goolsbee said after January's inflation data that further progress is needed before the Fed cuts rates again.