Jan. inflation eases in Fed’s preferred measure

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Inflation fell to 2.5% in January in Fed’s preferred gauge
The decline in the personal consumption expenditures index from 2.6% the month before was in line with expectations.
Inflation gauge favored by Fed showed prices grew as expected in January
The latest reading of the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge showed that prices rose in line with economists' expectations in January as the inflation fight continues.
Fed's favorite core inflation measure hits 2.6% in January, as expected
The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, increased 0.3% for the month and showed a 2.5% annual rate. Excluding food and energy, core PCE also rose 0.
Key inflation metric slows as Fed signals hold on interest rate cuts
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric slowed last month, as officials suggest they are content to keep interest rates steady amid policy uncertainty. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index rose 0.
January inflation eases in Fed’s preferred measure
Inflation in the Federal Reserve’s preferred price gauge eased in January after making steady increases throughout the fall. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index increased by 0.3 percent in January,
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