jan cpi - U.S. January CPI Increases 0.2%, Below Expectations
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 0.2% month-over-month increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January, falling short of the anticipated 0.3% rise. This marks a decrease from December's 0.3% increase. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, rose by 0.3% month-over-month. On an annual basis, the CPI increased by 2.4%, dow