US Used Car Prices MoM (Jan) M/M 2.4% (Prev. 0.1%)

The significant increase in used car prices by 2.4% MoM in January, up from the previous 0.1%, signals a potential upward trend in inflation pressures.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 6 Feb 2026, 14:20 UTCOn the live feed at 14:00 UTC — 10 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This sharp rise could affect consumer spending and impact broader inflation metrics, likely drawing attention from the Fed regarding future monetary policy adjustments.

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