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US Inflation Cools to 2.4%, Markets React to AI Fears

2/16/2026

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The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 2.4% year-over-year inflation in January 2026.
Core CPI fell to 2.5%, the lowest reading since April 2021, showing cooling prices.
Economists anticipated the figures ahead of the release.
Markets ended the week in the red amid concerns about artificial intelligence's impact on companies.

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The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 2.4% year-over-year inflation in January 2026.
Core CPI fell to 2.5%, the lowest reading since April 2021, showing cooling prices.
Economists anticipated the figures ahead of the release.
Markets ended the week in the red amid concerns about artificial intelligence's impact on companies.