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There were some encouraging economic developments this week that millions of Americans likely warmly welcomed. The unemployment rate in January, for example, declined to 4.3% as employers added more than 100,000 jobs, a Wednesday report revealed.

The latest rate, which covers the year to January, is a drop from the previous 3.4% - but it remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

The consumer price index declined unexpectedly in November 2025. It was the first CPI report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics since the government shutdown ended last month. Economists said that the inflation numbers should be interpreted with caution ...

Follow along with Investopedia's live coverage of Friday's inflation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Traders now expect Europe’s central bankers to raise rates this year to address a sharp increase in inflation because of higher energy prices.