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US Inflation Cools in January, Core Prices Firm: Fed Faces Policy Dilemma

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Firstpost•13-02-2026, 19:39

US Inflation Cools in January, Core Prices Firm: Fed Faces Policy Dilemma

•US consumer prices rose less than expected in January (0.2% MoM), signaling easing headline inflation.
•Annual inflation cooled to 2.4% from 2.7% in December, largely due to base effects.
•Core CPI (excluding food and energy) rose 0.3% in January, up from 0.2% in December, with annual core inflation at 2.5%.
•Underlying price pressures were evident in services like shelter, medical care, and airline fares.
•The Federal Reserve is likely to remain cautious, with inflation above target and core prices firming, keeping interest rates unchanged.

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