The consumer price index was expected to increase 2.5% from a year ago in January, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

Inflation eased in the latest CPI report—but your savings still need to outpace it. Here’s the rate to watch and what to do if you’re falling short.

The producer price index increased by a seasonally adjusted 0.4% on the month, compared with the Dow Jones estimate for 0.3%. Stock market futures moved slightly higher following the release while ...