February 13, 2026
Inflation cools in January, defying Wall Street expectations
Consumer prices grew at a 2.4% pace in January, falling slightly below Wall Street predictions and providing ammunition for President Trump to argue that his policies have lowered living costs for Americans.
TL;DR
- Consumer prices rose at a 2.4% rate in January.
- This growth was below Wall Street's predictions.
- The data can be used by President Trump to argue his policies lower living costs.
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