Is the US suffering from seasonal inflation disorder?

January’s bad data needs further scrutiny; plus, Bessent’s bet bombs

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Is US inflation on the way down?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Financial Times - Feb. 9
US inflation unexpectedly increases

US inflation increased by more than expected last month, pushing up the cost of living for Americans.
BBC News - Feb. 13
US inflation unexpectedly increases to 3% in January

Figure bolsters case for Federal Reserve proceeding slowly with interest rate cuts
Financial Times - Feb. 12
Canada and Mexico tariffs risk inflating US housing crisis, Trump is warned

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