Cooling January inflation data supports potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts
US consumer prices rose less than expected in January with a yearly gain of 2.4 percent. This trend keeps the Federal Reserve on track for rate cuts in 2026.
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Consumer prices in the US 
US rose less than expected in January, providing a potential tailwind for the Federal Reserve as it evaluates the timing of interest rate adjustments. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, prices increased 0.2% on a month-on-month basis and 2.4% year-on-year. These figures came in below economists' estimates, signaling a reduction in near-term inflationary pressure and supporting the ability of the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates later this year.
US rose less than expected in January, providing a potential tailwind for the Federal Reserve as it evaluates the timing of interest rate adjustments. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, prices increased 0.2% on a month-on-month basis and 2.4% year-on-year. These figures came in below economists' estimates, signaling a reduction in near-term inflationary pressure and supporting the ability of the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates later this year.Financial markets reacted immediately to the cooling inflation data. U.S. Treasury yields moved slightly lower following the announcement, with the U.S. 10-year yield falling about 2.9 basis points. Meanwhile, U.S. stock futures remained largely flat to slightly lower as investors processed the implications of the report. The release of the January data was slightly delayed due to a recent three-day federal government shutdown, which impacted the scheduling of key economic indicators.
