Wall Street indexes dip while yields fall following softer than expected US inflation report
Wall Street ended slightly lower Friday as cooler inflation data fueled hopes for rate cuts. Treasury yields fell while Bitcoin surged following the report.
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The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January rose 2.4% year-on-year, a result that was slightly below estimates. This cooler-than-expected inflation print, announced on February 13, 2026, immediately pushed U.S. Treasury (benchmark 10-year notes/yields) yields lower and influenced stock and currency moves. The market response reinforced bets on potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, as investors adjusted their expectations for monetary policy.
