US consumer inflation eases more than expected to lowest since MayWASHINGTON, United States, Feb 14, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Consumer inflation in the United States cooled slightly more than expected in January, government data showed Friday, as energy prices dipped. Trump lauded the report, telling reporters that inflation was "way down, and we have it back on track." Although tariffs have not triggered a broad inflation surge, firms have reported higher business costs. But food costs remained 0.2 percent higher than in December, and were up 2.9 percent from a year ago. But Diane Swonk of KPMG warned that disruptions from a recent government shutdown are likely suppressing year-over-year inflation measures.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 14, 2026 18:14 UTC