Inflation Slowdown Is a Good Sign for the Economy

通胀放缓是经济向好的良好迹象。

WSJ What’s News

2026-02-14

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P.M. Edition for Feb. 13. Annual inflation slowed to 2.4% in January, more than economists expected. WSJ chief economics commentator Greg Ip discusses how this is affecting consumers, and what it means for the Federal Reserve. Plus, it’s rare to get a granular look at a billionaire’s finances. Journal economics reporter Rachel Ensign tells us what she learned about Leon Black’s financial life from documents in the Jeffrey Epstein files. And, barring an unlikely last-minute deal, the Department of Homeland Security is expected to shut down overnight. If it lasts, it might mean longer security lines at airports. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Inflation is killing me!

  • Who cares?

  • Big retailers are making record profits!

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  • See, banks and credit unions help small businesses make payroll.

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  • paid for by the Electronic Payments Coalition.

  • Inflation cooled last month, but in many areas, consumers may not be feeling that relief.

  • Plus, how does a billionaire spend his money?

  • Documents from the Epstein files offer a rare look into one of those billionaires, Leon Black.

  • So these documents are super interesting

  • because it's really unusual to see in very granular detail what a billionaire's personal finances look like.

  • And the Department of Homeland Security seems likely to shut down overnight.

  • What could that mean for you?

  • It's Friday, February 13th.

  • I'm Alex Ocele for The Wall Street Journal.

  • This is the PM edition of What's News,