Here's where inflation in January is đŸ”¥heating up and cooling off. đŸ¥¶

Yahoo Finance | February 13, 2026 at 03:31 PM UTC
Neutral 90% Confidence
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Key Points

  • January CPI: Headline inflation at 2.4% YoY, Core CPI at 2.5% YoY, aligning with or slightly better than estimates.
  • Key YoY price increases: personal care, food away from home, non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Key YoY price decreases: gasoline, dairy products, and overall energy.
  • Categories showing cooling trends from last year's spikes include parking charges, video & audio streaming, and live events.

AI Summary

The January inflation report indicated headline CPI at 2.4% and core CPI at 2.5% year-over-year, largely meeting or slightly exceeding expectations. The report detailed specific categories experiencing significant price increases and decreases, with some previously hot areas like parking and streaming showing signs of cooling.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Neutral 90%
Consensus Neutral 90%