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.

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 eased slightly in January but remained well above the Fed's target

The Labor Department on Friday released the January 2026 consumer price index (CPI), which showed that inflation remained ...

Jump in 'supercore' prices is one troubling aspect of the CPI report

Overall, the January consumer-inflation report was largely in line with expectations. But the only troubling aspect was the resurgence of "supercore" prices, according to Ian Lyngen, head of U.S.
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Inflation measure dips to nearly five-year low as gas prices drop, housing costs ease

The latest Consumer Price Index released Friday shows that inflation is cooling slightly as apartment prices slowed and gas ...

Markets News, Feb. 13, 2026: Stocks Post Worst Week of 2026 as Tech Jitters Trump Encouraging Inflation, Jobs Reports

Stocks were mixed at the close of a rough week after a crucial inflation report showed prices rose less than expected last ...

Gold and silver prices climb after tame inflation report

Gold and silver prices were edging higher early Friday after a reading on consumer inflation came in more tame than expected.

Treasury yields are little changed as key consumer inflation report comes into focus

U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Friday as investors anticipated the release of the big consumer inflation report.