The consumer price index recorded a year-on-year increase of 2.4% in January, below the 2.7% in December and also lower than what analysts had projected
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Year-on-year inflation in United States stood at 2.4% in January, according to official data released this Friday. The figure not only represents a decrease compared with the 2.7% recorded in December, but also came in below market forecasts.
The figure confirms a deceleration trend that consolidates price stability in the world's leading economy.
The decline was largely explained by the drop in energy prices, one of the most sensitive components of the consumer price index (CPI).
Positive signal for the U.S. economy
Efecto Trump: la inflación en Estados Unidos baja al 2,4% en enero y supera las expectativas del mercado
Inflation around 2% is considered by many analysts to be a healthy level and consistent with sustained growth without excessive pressure on purchasing power.
The January figure:
Reinforces macroeconomic stability.
Improves expectations of consumers and investors.
Provides greater room for maneuver for monetary policy.
In this context, the Trump administration has been highlighting the combination of growth and investment as part of its economic strategy.
Energy and stability: keys to the decline
Efecto Trump: la inflación en Estados Unidos baja al 2,4% en enero y supera las expectativas del mercado
The drop in energy prices was decisive for the overall index to fall more than expected.
The behavior of the energy sector has a cross-cutting impact on:
Logistics costs
Industrial production
Retail prices
More affordable energy not only reduces direct inflation, but also helps contain pressures in other areas of the economy.
Expectations going forward
If the trend consolidates in the coming months, the scenario could open the door to a more predictable environment for companies and consumers.
The January figure thus marks the beginning of a year with encouraging signs for the U.S. economy, with inflation declining and better prospects than those anticipated by the market.
