U.S. Inflation Cools, Exceeding Economists’ Expectations
1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026
Inflation cooled to its lowest level in several months to begin the year, surprising some economists, the Labor Department announced Friday. Inflation unexpectedly eased to 2.4% in January, compared to the same month in…
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