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Annual inflation slowed in January, falling more than economists expected, helped by declining prices for gasoline and used vehicles

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The consumer price index for the 12 months ending in January slowed to 2.4%, with a monthly increase of 0.2%.

While overall inflation cooled, core consumer prices continued to rise, particularly in grocery items.

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