Event Brief
Consumer Prices Rise 2% in January, Slowest in 5 Months
Filed: Feb 02, 2026 at 7:07 PM ET
Summary: Consumer prices increased by 2% in January, marking the slowest growth in five months.
WHO: Consumers
WHAT: Consumer prices rise
WHEN: Feb 02, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: Economic trends indicate a slowdown in inflation
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