Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool

WASHINGTON (AP) — A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the sharp cost increases of the past five years.

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 target. Here is what the latest Consumer Price Index showed on Friday.

US consumer prices increase marginally, but inflation pressures persist

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in January amid cheaper gasoline and a moderation in rental inflation, but households faced higher costs for services,
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US inflation cools to 2.7% in November report likely distorted by government shutdown

US inflation unexpectedly cooled in November, according to a delayed report, although economists warned against reading too much into the numbers because of gaps in the data. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% in November over the past 12 months, down from ...

CPI Report Live: Today's Inflation Data Was a 'Welcome Surprise'

The January CPI report showed cooling inflation, a key factor in whether the Federal Reserve resumes interest rate cuts. Follow along with our live coverage here.

Start-of-year price increases seen lifting monthly US consumer inflation in January

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices likely maintained a steady pace of increase in January as businesses raised prices at the start of the year, which together with a stabilizing labor market could allow the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged for a while.
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Inflation cools slightly in November as worries about affordability grip Americans

The cost of living continued to climb in November — though a little less than two months ago — as 7 in 10 Americans say they're barely able to pay their bills. Consumer prices in November were up 2.7% from a year ago, according to a report Thursday ...
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Inflation rate in Bay Area rises at fastest pace in more than a year

In December, the Bay Area inflation rate rose at its swiftest annual pace in more than a year — an increase driven by fast-rising food costs — while gasoline prices continued to plunge. In its most recent report, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ...
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Inflation remained elevated in November as Fed considers pausing interest rate cuts

Inflation remained elevated in November at a level well above the Federal Reserve's target rate as policymakers weigh potential interest rate cuts next year. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Thursday that the consumer price index (CPI) – a broad ...