January sees 0.2% rise in inflation, less than economists expected
NBC News·2026-02-13 14:48
We're back now with some closely watched new data on the US economy which just came out. It's the first inflation report of this new year. These numbers are coming out slightly delayed this month because of that brief government shutdown at the end of last year.They show inflation rose 2.4% year-over-year, which is less than expected. For more on the latest numbers, joined now by NBC News Business and Economy reporter Ally Canal. Ally, good morning.So, break it down. What do these figures show and how does ...