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Inflation increased in January, posing obstacle for tariff plans

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Consumer prices rose 3% in January compared to a year ago , government data shows.

The inflation reading came in higher than economists had predicted.

Egg prices, a closely watched symbol of rising costs, soared 53% .

The fresh data extends a bout of resurgent inflation that stretches back to last year .

Two weeks ago , the Federal Reserve opted to hold interest rates steady.

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