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Sign InUS annual consumer price inflation slowed to 2.4% in January 2026, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The reading came in slightly below the 2.5% consensus forecast, indicating that inflationary pressures are cooling faster than analysts had anticipated. This unexpected deceleration fuels expectations for a more dovish Federal Reserve (Fed) policy stance in the coming months. Market participants reacted positively, with US equity futures and Treasury bonds (TLT) seeing an upward move. Conversely, the US Dollar Index (DXY) faced downward pressure, while Gold (XAU/USD) prices edged higher amid falling yields. Investors are now closely monitoring central bank commentary for further clues on the timing of potential interest rate cuts.