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US Inflation Cools, Fuels Fed Rate Cut Bets & Dollar Weakness

SentiSignal Editorial TeamFebruary 14, 2026, 06:00 AM168 words10 sourcesAI-Generated · Reviewed by editorial team

USD/JPY

US Inflation Cools, Fuels Fed Rate Cut Bets & Dollar Weakness

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Recent US inflation data released in January came in below expectations, registering a 0.2% month-over-month increase against a forecast of 0.3%. This softer-than-expected CPI report has significantly impacted market sentiment, leading to a weakening of the US Dollar and bolstering expectations of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Traders are now pricing in a substantial probability – around 58% – of a rate reduction at the June meeting, with overall expectations for 63 basis points of easing by year-end. The Euro and British Pound have gained traction against the Dollar, with EUR/USD approaching 1.1880 and GBP/USD holding firm around 1.3620. Gold prices have also risen, nearly 2%, fueled by speculation of a more dovish Fed policy. While some analysts anticipate a modest upside for the Dollar ahead of the CPI release, the prevailing trend suggests continued Dollar weakness. The Bank of Japan’s hawkish stance is also contributing to Yen strength. Market participants are advised to exercise caution and avoid impulsive trades immediately following economic data releases.

Source Articles

This article is based on analysis of 15 source articles from our news database.

1
EUR/USD steadies near 1.1870 as weaker US inflation pressures the Dollar
FXStreet·Vishal Chaturvedi·fxstreet.com·Feb 13, 2026
2
United States Consumer Price Index (MoM) registered at 0.2%, below expectations (0.3%) in January
FXStreet·FXStreet Team·fxstreet.com·Feb 13, 2026
3
Gold reclaims $5,000 as US inflation data ignites Fed cut speculation
FXStreet·Christian Borjon Valencia·fxstreet.com·Feb 13, 2026
4
USD: CPI outcome to guide rate repricing – MUFG
FXStreet·FXStreet Insights Team·fxstreet.com·Feb 13, 2026
5
GBP/USD steady as soft US CPI revives June Fed cut bets
FXStreet·Christian Borjon Valencia·fxstreet.com·Feb 13, 2026
6
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD steady as soft US CPI revives June Fed cut bets
FXStreet·FXStreet Team·fxstreet.com·Feb 13, 2026
7
US CPI Release Today at 19:00 IST: How Inflation Data Could Impact Gold and Forex Markets
Rehana William |Financial Consultant _Forex_Gold Xauusd| Fund Manager·Published by Financial Consultant _Forex_Gold Xauusd| Fund Manager·bestliveforexcomexrecommendationsprovider.wordpress.com·Feb 13, 2026
8
USD/JPY: Yen rebound extends after election – MUFG
FXStreet·FXStreet Insights Team·fxstreet.com·Feb 13, 2026
9
USD: Slightly bid into CPI – ING
FXStreet·FXStreet Insights Team·fxstreet.com·Feb 13, 2026
10
GBP/USD hesitates above 1.3600 with markets awaiting US inflation data
FXStreet·Guillermo Alcala·fxstreet.com·Feb 13, 2026
11
USD: Risk-off flows and CPI in focus – Danske Bank
FXStreet·FXStreet Insights Team·fxstreet.com·Feb 13, 2026
12
Boe’s Pill: Growth in the UK is positive, but it is not very dynamic
FXStreet·Agustin Wazne·fxstreet.com·Feb 13, 2026
13
Fed's Goolsbee: Rates can come down, but need to see services inflation progress
FXStreet·Joshua Gibson·fxstreet.com·Feb 13, 2026
14
USD/CHF edges up above 0.7000 following negative Swiss CPI data
FXStreet·Guillermo Alcala·fxstreet.com·Feb 13, 2026
15
EUR/GBP posts modest gains above 0.8700, Eurozone GDP data in focus
FXStreet·Lallalit Srijandorn·fxstreet.com·Feb 13, 2026

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