Event Brief
Inflation in January Slightly Hotter Than Expected
Filed: Feb 24, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Summary: Headline inflation was 3.8% in January, unchanged from December, but underlying inflation increased slightly.
WHO: Economic analysts
WHAT: Inflation report for January
WHEN: Feb 24, 2026 at 8:49 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Both headline and underlying inflation numbers were higher than expected.
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