US inflation increase lower than expectedREUTERS, NEW YORKThe US dollar was mostly flat against peer currencies on Friday after data showed a less-than-expected increase in inflation last month, suggesting the US Federal Reserve could continue to hold rates steady in the near term. The Japanese yen was set for its strongest weekly gain in about 15 months. Photo: ReutersThe euro was 0.02 percent higher at US$1.1873 against the dollar, but was set to gain 0.5 percent this week. The dollar index edged lower by 0.07 percent to 96.85, on track to shed 0.84 percent for the week. The Canadian dollar strengthened 0.10 percent versus the greenback to C$1.361 per dollar, still set to drop 0.45 percent for the week.

Source: Taipei Times February 14, 2026 17:22 UTC