#USCoreCPIHitsFour-YearLow The U.S. Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) — which measures inflation excluding volatile food and energy — dropped to 2.5% year-over-year in January 2026, marking its lowest level since 2021. Headline CPI fell to 2.4% YoY, below expectations, signaling that inflationary pressures are steadily easing.
Prices for services, rent, and goods are rising slower, easing cost pressures for consumers and businesses, and signaling a smoother economic trajectory.
📉 Core CPI: Why It Matters
Core vs Headline CPI: Core strips out food and energy to show underlying inflation.
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