Bloomberg Surveillance US CPI Comes in Lower Than Expected
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Jan 13, 2026 
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Soft Core CPI Signals Broader Disinflation
- Core CPI came in softer than expected, signaling broader disinflationary trends.
- Ludtka views a softer core CPI as a strong signal that inflationary pressures are dissipating.
Tariffs Aren't Driving Noticeable CPI Jumps
- Tariffs haven't produced clear inflation in tariff-sensitive CPI items like appliances and apparel.
- Troy Ludtka notes those categories show minimal year-over-year price increases despite tariff concerns.
Food And Energy Keep Inflation Sticky
- Some CPI components remain sticky, notably food and energy.
- Ludtka links recent energy cost increases to higher electricity and natural gas prices, keeping pressure on those sectors.