📊 Latest CPI Data (Released Jan 13, 2026)
The report shows that inflation held steady at the end of 2025, largely meeting economist expectations Key Takeaways from Today's Report
Persistent Pressures: Shelter (housing) was the primary driver of the monthly increase, rising 0.4%. Food prices also showed significant movement, increasing 0.7% for the month.
Downward Movers: Energy prices provided some relief, with gasoline falling 0.5%, and used car prices dropped by 1.1%.
Post-Shutdown Accuracy: Analysts noted that today’s data is more "clean" than the previous month's report, which was heavily distorted by the 43-day government shutdown in late 2025.
Federal Reserve Impact: With inflation "stuck" around 2.7%, markets currently expect the Fed to hold interest rates steady at their next meeting on January 27–28, rather than continuing the rate cuts seen in late 2025.
Next Release Date
The report for January 2026 data is scheduled for release on February 11, 2026.
