An unusually busy week of economic data in the US sent conflicting signals for the Federal Reserve.

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The consumer price index eased in January but inflation was still elevated for many consumer necessities, economists said.

Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.

While the reading was cooler than expected, consumers still saw higher costs for computers, ​appliances​ and hospital care.

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