FX.co ★ U.S. CPI Index Edges Higher in January, Signaling Slight Inflation Uptick

The seasonally adjusted Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the United States inched up in January 2026, pointing to a modest increase in price pressures at the start of the year. The index rose to 326.59 in January from 326.03 in December 2025.

The latest reading, updated on 13 February 2026, suggests that consumer prices continued to climb, albeit at a measured pace, as the new year began. While the move from December to January is relatively small, it will be closely watched by market participants and policymakers as they assess the trajectory of inflation and its potential implications for monetary policy and financial markets.