February 2026: TRUMP PRESIDENCY Trump Gets Fresh Economic Boost as Inflation Falls to 8‑Month Low

Trump Gets Fresh Economic Boost as Inflation Falls to 8‑Month Low
"The latest inflation reading from the Department of Labor has revealed that inflation—while still far from the flat levels touted by President Donald Trump—continues to slow toward its pre-pandemic rates, adding to a run of encouraging economic signals that have marked the opening of 2026.

On Friday morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that consumer prices rose 0.2 percent in January, down from a 0.3 percent increase in December. On an annual basis, inflation eased to 2.4 percent from 2.7 percent the previous month, marking the lowest year‑over‑year reading since May 2025.
“Today’s inflation report comes on the heels of the jobs report released earlier this week that showed better-than-expected labor market conditions in January,” said Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant." 

Newsweek