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US Stock Market | Softer US inflation strengthens case for Fed rate cuts

US consumer prices showed a smaller than anticipated rise in January. This suggests inflation pressures are under control. The development supports expectations for interest rate reductions later this year. Financial markets reacted with caution. Policymakers will consider this data alongside labor market signals. Investors await further economic releases and Federal Reserve statements.

16 Feb 2026 10:44 am