CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.4% in January, cooler than expected

Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.

The January CPI inflation report is due out Friday morning. Here's what it's expected to show

Investors got some good news this week on the state of the labor market, and more may be on the way Friday on inflation.

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The January CPI report showed cooling inflation, a key factor in whether the Federal Reserve resumes interest rate cuts.

January CPI report shows inflation slowed. Here's what that means for rate cuts

The January CPI report came in lighter than expected. Here's what economists say that means for the Federal Reserve and ...

US inflation slows to 2.4% in January. What it means for interest rates.

The slightly lower number for January reflects smaller price increases for shelter and food, as well as a decrease in energy costs.

January CPI report is the best inflation news in months. Here's why.

The inflation reading, the lowest since May 2025, shows grocery, gas and rent prices are cooling.

What is the CPI inflation rate — and why the January numbers matter amid tariffs and high prices

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 2.4% through January, marking a decline from December's 2.7% and the slowest rise ...

The widening gap between CPI and PPI is what truly matters for the stock market – strategist

While the Consumer Price Index remains “fairly benign,” the inflation metric that truly matters for equity markets ( SP500 ), ...
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CPI likely to show inflation is still going up, but that's not the Fed's biggest worry

The government is releasing the September report on consumer prices (CPI) despite the government showdown. Here's what is in store. Inflation has been creeping higher from a postpandemic low of 2.3% ...