The slightly lower number for January reflects smaller price increases for shelter and food, as well as a decrease in energy costs.

Prices rose by 2.4% in the year to January, the latest official figures show, the slowest pace since May.

A Friday the 13th economic report appeared to deliver some fortunate news: Annual inflation slowed significantly.

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By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in January amid cheaper ...

The consumer price index rose 2.4 per cent year-on-year, the lowest level since May, though affordability concerns still weigh on households Consumer inflation in the US cooled slightly more than ...

US inflation fell more than expected to 2.4 per cent in January, prompting investors to inch up bets on interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve as price pressures ease in the world’s biggest ...